Lithotomy Position
The lithotomy position is a delivery position where a woman lies on her back with her feet held up in stirrups.
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Lithotomy position
A position used for assisted deliveries, where the mother lies flat on her back with her legs raised and apart, supported by stirrups.
LOA or LOP ...
Lithotomy Position: A position in which the woman lies on her back with her legs held apart and her feet supported, in stirrups.
Lithotomy Position - The preferred position for any examination or procedure involving the vagina, cervix, pelvis, lower abdomen or rectum.
Routine use of the lithotomy position for the second stage of labor
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Routine or liberal episiotomy for birth ...
The lithotomy position slows down labour, squatting and kneeling positions speed labour up and make birthing easier and far less painful.
I later discovered that the lithotomy position for a delivery with the baby in the position she was in can actually cause the monitor to read a problem where none actually exists.
NO lithotomy position, will choose a position that works at the time." etc. I recommend that you put a place for them to sign that they have read and understood the plan list (not necessarily agreed to, but understand your preferences).
 See also: Delivery, Pregnancy, Uterus, Pregnant, Episiotomy
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