Role of gravity after childbirth

After the childbirth gravity play important role. Soon after the delivery of the baby, it should be placed on a tray covered with clean dry linen with the head slightly downwards (about 15 degree downward).

• It facilitates drainage of the mucus accumulated in the trachco-bronchial tree by gravity. 
• The tray is placed between the legs of the mother and should be at a lower level than the uterus to facilitate gravitation of blood from the placenta to the infant.