Understanding fetal position or baby’s position in womb before labor is very important. Knowing your baby’s position in the womb during the last weeks of pregnancy can help your doctor in managing pain and discomfort and also plan for the delivery in advance. Even in case you get into labor early, knowing the baby’s position can help your doctor and you in adjusting your own position and maybe even speed up your delivery process.
Some basic fetal positions like the Cephalic position (head down) contains various presentations like the LOA positions, ROA positions, ROP position, LOP position, ROT position and LOT position respectively.
Similarly other fetal positions are the Breech, Traverse and Oblique. Each of these have their various presenting positions as well.
With our series on Fetal position we bring forth a basic understanding about the position and the various presentations, plus we have also provided with some common FAQs and risks associated with each of the fetal position.
Know types of breech presentation along with detailed explanation on Breech definition. Article also throws light on risks involved and possible birth defects.
Understand what to expect in breech C section and vaginal breech delivery. Article also discusses ECV procedure and answers some important FAQs
Know everything about ECV (external cephalic version) procedure. FAQs such as is ECV painful, Risks of ECV, ECV success rate are discussed in detail.
Understand when do babies turn head down/ Knowing cephalic position. The article also explains different types of cephalic positions and how it affects delivery
Know everything about fetal lie or baby position in the womb. What are the different types of fetal lie and how does it affect your pregnancy and delivery.
This article explains Left or Right Occiput Transverse position in detail. It also mentions what to do if you are in labor with a transverse positioned baby.
Understand various Transverse Position of baby & risks – Left Occiput Transverse and Right Occiput Transverse & more…
Understand everything about baby sunny side up position also known as occiput posterior position. Article explains related complications and solutions.
This article explains in detail Oblique Position of a baby along with what it means for a mother going into labor while baby is in an oblique breech.
Know all about vertex presentation. Article explains how does it affect your labor & delivery along with some useful FAQs on vertex fetal position.
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