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image contains snippet of information titled "CPR on Pregnenat women" Explanation as follows "Whilst they are lying flat, place a padding such as a cushion or towel under their right hip to tilt their left side about 15°-30° while leaving their shoulders flat to the ground. This will facilitate blood flow for the pregnant woman and baby" "If CPR is successful, placing them into the recovery position on the left side is preferred as it prevents the baby from compressing one of the major blood vessels in the abdomen." image also contains an illustration of a pregnant women in a recovery position facing her left side followed by Life Saving First Aid logo