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  1. Cephalic Position: Understanding Your Baby's Presentation at Birth

    Cephalic occiput anterior. Your baby is head down and facing your back. Almost 95 percent of babies in the head-first position face this way. This position is considered to be the best for ...

  2. Fetal presentation before birth

    This positioning is called fetal presentation. Babies twist, stretch and tumble quite a bit during pregnancy. Before labor starts, however, they usually come to rest in a way that allows them to be delivered through the birth canal headfirst. This position is called cephalic presentation. But there are other ways a baby may settle just before ...

  3. Cephalic presentation

    Cephalic presentation. In obstetrics, a cephalic presentation or head presentation or head-first presentation is a situation at childbirth where the fetus is in a longitudinal lie and the head enters the pelvis first; the most common form of cephalic presentation is the vertex presentation, where the occiput is the leading part (the part that ...

  4. Fetal Position in the Womb

    Fetal presentation indicates the body part closest to the birth canal, also called the presenting part. The ideal presentation is the cephalic or vertex position. This when the fetus's head is down and the chin is tucked in and facing the spine. However, in some cases, the fetus can present with one of the following body parts closest to the ...

  5. Fetal Presentation, Position, and Lie (Including Breech Presentation)

    Head first (called vertex or cephalic presentation) Facing backward (occiput anterior position) Spine parallel to mother's spine (longitudinal lie) Neck bent forward with chin tucked. Arms folded across the chest . If the fetus is in a different position, lie, or presentation, labor may be more difficult, and a normal vaginal delivery may not ...

  6. Cephalic Position During Labor: Purpose, Risks, and More

    The cephalic position is when a fetus is head down when it is ready to enter the birth canal. This is one of a few variations of how a fetus can rest in the womb and is considered the ideal one for labor and delivery. About 96% of babies are born in the cephalic position. Most settle into it between the 32nd and 36th weeks of pregnancy.

  7. Your Guide to Fetal Positions before Childbirth

    Head Down, Facing Up (Cephalic, Occiput Posterior Presentation) In this position, baby is still head down towards the cervix, but is facing its mama's front side. This position is also known as "sunny side up," and is associated with uncomfortable back labor and a longer delivery. While not as ideal as a cephalic presentation, it's very ...

  8. Presentation and position of baby through pregnancy and at birth

    If your baby is headfirst, the 3 main types of presentation are: anterior - when the back of your baby's head is at the front of your belly. lateral - when the back of your baby's head is facing your side. posterior - when the back of your baby's head is towards your back. Top row: 'right anterior — left anterior'.

  9. Fetal Presentation, Position, and Lie (Including Breech Presentation)

    Fetal presentation: Fetal part that overlies the maternal pelvic inlet; vertex (cephalic), face, brow, breech, shoulder, funic (umbilical cord), or compound (more than one part, eg, shoulder and hand) Fetal position: Relation of the presenting part to an anatomic axis; for vertex presentation, occiput anterior, occiput posterior, occiput transverse

  10. Your baby in the birth canal

    Cephalic presentation occurs in about 97% of deliveries. There are different types of cephalic presentation, which depend on the position of the baby's limbs and head (fetal attitude). If your baby is in any position other than head down, your doctor may recommend a cesarean delivery. Breech presentation is when the baby's bottom is down ...

  11. Normal Labor

    Cephalic presentations are subclassified according to the relationship between the head and body of the fetus ().Ordinarily, the head is flexed sharply so that the chin contacts the thorax. The occipital fontanel is the presenting part, and this presentation is referred to as a vertex or occiput presentation.Much less often, the fetal neck may be sharply extended so that the occiput and back ...

  12. Delivery, Face and Brow Presentation

    The term presentation describes the leading part of the fetus or the anatomical structure closest to the maternal pelvic inlet during labor. The presentation can roughly be divided into the following classifications: cephalic, breech, shoulder, and compound. Cephalic presentation is the most common and can be further subclassified as vertex, sinciput, brow, face, and chin.

  13. Baby Positions in Womb: What They Mean

    Cephalic Position: Getting Baby in the Right Position for Birth Medically reviewed by Carolyn Kay, M.D. If you hear your doctor mention cephalic presentation, you might wonder what it means and ...

  14. Cephalic Presentation: Meaning, Benefits, And More I ...

    The cephalic presentation is the safest and easiest way for your baby to pass through the birth canal. If your baby is in a non-cephalic position, delivery can become more challenging. Different fetal positions pose a range of difficulties and varying risks and may not be considered ideal birthing positions.

  15. Cephalic Presentation of Baby During Pregnancy

    Cephalic Occiput Posterior. In this position, the baby is in the head-down position but the baby's face is turned towards the mother's belly. This type of cephalic presentation is not the best position for delivery as the baby's head could get stuck owing to its wide position. Almost 5% of the babies in cephalic presentation settle into ...

  16. Your baby in the birth canal

    Cephalic presentation occurs in about 97% of deliveries. There are different types of cephalic presentation, which depend on the position of the baby's limbs and head (fetal attitude). If your baby is in any position other than head down, your doctor may recommend a cesarean delivery. Breech presentation is when the baby's bottom is down ...

  17. You and your baby at 32 weeks pregnant

    Your baby at 32 weeks. By about 32 weeks, the baby is usually lying with their head pointing downwards, ready for birth. This is known as cephalic presentation. If your baby is not lying head down at this stage, it's not a cause for concern - there's still time for them to turn. The amount of amniotic fluid in your uterus is increasing, and ...

  18. 10.02 Key Terms Related to Fetal Positions

    This type of cephalic presentation may require a C/Section if the attitude cannot be changed. (d) Hyperextended. In reference to the cephalic position, the fetus head is extended all the way back. This allows a face or chin to present first in the pelvis. If there is adequate room in the pelvis, the fetus may be delivered vaginally. (2) Areas ...

  19. Fetal Position

    Fetal position reflects the orientation of the fetal head or butt within the birth canal. The bones of the fetal scalp are soft and meet at "suture lines." Over the forehead, where the bones meet, is a gap, called the "anterior fontanel," or "soft spot." This will close as the baby grows during the 1st year of life, but at birth, it is open.