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Table 2 Comparison of labor time between the two groups

From: Lateral recumbent position versus kneeling prone position combined with unprotected perineal delivery in natural childbirth: implication for clinical care

Labor stage

Lateral recumbent position group(n = 86)

Kneeling prone position group(n = 82)

t

P

The first stage of labor (h)

10.58 ± 1.30

10.54 ± 1.25

2.041

0.136

The second stage of labor (min)

67.20 ± 15.44

69.16 ± 14.91

8.125

0.104

The third stage of labor (min)

7.78 ± 3.52

7.72 ± 3.38

2.003

0.096

Total stage of labor (h)

12.47 ± 2.27

12.59 ± 2.73

2.823

0.117