The CUB comfortably supports the mother in an optimal, but adaptable upright position throughout labour and birth; giving her and her baby an increased opportunity to achieve a safer, easier and more comfortable birth. Active and spontaneous position changes are facilitated and supported by the CUB making upright positions including sitting, kneeling, all fours and squatting easier to achieve. Where can the CUB support be used The CUB can be used in hospitals, homebirths or in a birth centre. Lightweight and portable the CUB can be moved to wherever it is needed quickly and easily, helping to maintain an upright position for birth wherever you are.” What does the research say about being upright during labour and birth? Being upright during labour and birth can increase the available space within the pelvis by 28-30%giving more room for rotation and descent [6] Uterine contractions are more effective. Some preliminary studies have shown that an upright position in labour is as effective as an Oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion in stimulating contractions [8] Leaflet designed by atom. www.atomcreate.com Safe What does it do? The CUB is a modern innovation of the traditional birth stool and the widely used birth ball. Its innovative design supports all of the advantages of an active labour and an upright position for birth. Lightweight, adaptable, comfortable and easy to clean, it needs no special equipment and can be used in any environment. The CUB is a simple, easy to use invention that can help to decrease common obstetric complications, reducing emergency intervention and caesarean section rates. There is a 54% decreased incidence of foetal heart rate abnormalities when the mother is upright [6] The length of the first stage of labour, between 3-10 centimetres can be significantly shortened when the mother remains spontaneously upright, active and mobile [1, 7] Upright positions reduce the duration of the second stage of labour [3, 6] Being upright has been shown to result in a 23% reduction in assisted deliveries- more space, less distress and a shorter labour results in fewer necessary interventions [6] A 21% reduction in rates of episiotomy in women who give birth in an upright position [4, 6] A 29% reduction in emergency caesarean sections [7] Improved perineal integrity, less vulvular oedema [1, 4] Reduced need for epidural [7] References 1 Terry RR, Westcott J, O’Shea L, Kelly F. (2006). Postpartum Outcomes in Supine Delivery by Physicians vs Non-supine Delivery by Midwives. J Am Osteopath Association. vol. 106 no. 4, 199-202. 2 Keen R, DiFranco J, Amis D, Albers L. (2004) Non-Supine (e.g., Upright or Side-Lying) Positions for Birth. Journal of Perinatal Education. 2004 spring; 13(2): 30–34. 3 Lavender T and Mlay R. (2006) Position in the second stage of labour for women without epidural anaesthesia: RHL commentary. The WHO Reproductive Health Library; Geneva: World Health Organization. last revised: 15 December 2006. 4 Nasir A, Noorani K.J., Korejo R. (2007) Child birth in squatting position. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi. 5 Shermer RH. Raines DA. (1997) Positioning during the second stage of labor: moving back to basics JOGNN: Journal of Obstetric, Gynaecologic, and Neonatal Nursing. Nov-Dec; 26(6): 727-34. 6 Gupta JK, Hofmeyr GJ, Smyth R. (2012). Position in the second stage of labour for women without epidural anaesthesia. Cochrane Database Systematic Review. May 16;5 :CD002006 doi:10.1002/14651858,CD002006.pub3. 7 Lawrence A, Lewis L, Hofmeyr GJ, Dowswell T, Styles C. (2013) Maternal positions and mobility during first stage labour. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Issue 2. Art. No.:CD003934; DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003934.pub2. 8)Read JA, Miller FC, Paul RH. (1981). Randomized trial of ambulation versus oxytocin for labour enhancement: a preliminary report. Am J Obstet Gynecol. Mar 15;139(6)669-72. Maximum user weight: 120Kg Product weight: 2KG Material: 0.500mm Biocompatible PVC Double layered thickness seat and floor covering Two separate inflation valves/chambers Complies with EN71 Birthsparks Ltd Unit B2 Olympic Business Park, Drybridge Road, Dundonald, Ayrshire, KA2 9BE Scotland Better for mum, Better for baby. CUB-support.com Email contact for purchase advice: [email protected] A 29% reduction in emergency caesarean sections. There is a 54% decreased incidence of foetal heart rate abnormalities when the mother is upright. POSITIONS TO USE YOUR CUB SUPPORT IN: Being upright has been shown to result in a 23% reduction in assisted deliveries - more space, less distress and a shorter labour results in fewer necessary i

Getting the best from your cub ® The cub Support is a semi disposable product, but if cared for properly, it should be suitable for multiple uses. However as an inflatable product, it should not be expected to last indefinitely. ® Do not allow anyone to “play” with the cub TWO SEPARATE INFLATION VALVES The CUB can be used with only the top chamber inflated to increase its versatility. DOUBLE LAYER TOP & BASE Minimise risk of puncture on surfaces with most direct contact. LARGE STABLE BASE Ergonomically designed to promote comfort & stability. TWO SEPARATE INFLATION CHAMBERS A safety feature designed...