Fetal presentation

Most women only tend to care about how far they've dilated when they're in labor. But there is a bit more going on with your body and baby 'down there.'

‘Optimal Fetal Positioning’ (OFP) is a theory developed by a midwife, Jean Sutton, and Pauline Scott, an antenatal teacher, who found that the mother’s position and movement could…

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Your baby's position in your womb plays a huge role in your labor and delivery.

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fetal presentation and position

Presentations: Vertex, Face, Transverse, Frank Breech, Complete Breech, Footling Breech.

Abnormal Fetal Lie and Presentation

Cephalic (head first) presentation is considered normal, but a breech (feet or buttocks first) delivery can be very difficult, even dangerous for the mother and the baby.

Read this article about breech babies http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/pregnancy-newborns/labor-childbirth/breech-babies-what-can-i-do-if-my-baby-is-breech.html

Fetal attitude

Find out how your baby is developing in the womb during pregnancy. When can she first hear, and when will she be able to kick? Our video explains.

Abnormal Position and Presentation of the Fetus - Women's Health Issues - MSD Manual Consumer Version

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In a normally progressing labour, the baby performs seven cardinal movements as it passes down the birth canal: engagement - descent - flexion - internal rotation - extension - external rotation/restitution - expulsion. There is fetal descent during every cardinal movement.