Which birthing position would you recommend to hasten delivery, enhance placental blood flow, decrease fetal stress, and reduce the possibility that an episiotomy will be required?
A) Lithotomy
B) Modified dorsal recumbent
C) Squatting
D) Hands and knees
Ans: D
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