I'm not sure whether anyone gave this reference.. but
There's a Randomized Controlled Trial on the lifter in Br. J Obstet
Gynaecol Dec 1999;106:1280-1286. Conclusion: "The inflatable obstetric belt
did not significantly reduce operative delivery rates when used in this
clinical setting in the second stage of labor."
Jan Cornfoot
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Brisbane, Australia
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