A fetus can be in an
unstable
or variable lie when the head is completely unengaged and floating. This situation is seen mostly in cases of severe polyhydramnios and prematurity.
What is the normal presentation of fetus?
Normally, the position of a fetus is facing rearward (toward the woman's back) with the face and body angled to one side and the neck flexed, and
presentation is head first
. An abnormal position is facing forward, and abnormal presentations include face, brow, breech, and shoulder.
What is abnormal presentation of the baby?
Abnormal presentations are when
there is either a vertex malposition
(the occiput of the fetal skull points towards the mother's back instead towards of the pubic symphysis), or a malpresentation (when anything other than the vertex is presenting): e.g. breech presentation (buttocks first); face presentation (face …
How many types of presentation are there during pregnancy?
There are
three types of breech presentation: complete, incomplete, and frank
. Complete breech is when both of the baby's knees are bent and his feet and bottom are closest to the birth canal.
Which presentation is good for normal delivery?
What is the most common position for childbirth? Ideally for labor, the baby is positioned head-down, facing the mother's back with the chin tucked to its chest and the back of the head ready to enter the pelvis. This position is called
cephalic presentation
.
Which week is best for delivery?
If your pregnancy is healthy, it's best to stay pregnant for
at least 39 weeks
and wait for labor to begin on its own.
When is normal delivery not possible?
If you have had
a prior high vertical-incision cesarean delivery
(the cut runs from below your navel to your pubes), then normal vaginal delivery isn't possible. Previous uterine rupture: If you have uterine rupture (a tear in the womb muscle) in the past, then normal vaginal delivery is impossible.
How do you know if your fetus is presentation?
There are two methods for finding the baby's position —
feeling the mother's abdomen (palpation), and listening (auscultation) to where the fetal heartbeat is strongest
. You may need to use both methods to be sure of the position of the baby. Auscultation is pronounced ‘oss kool tay shun'.
What is the most common fetal presentation?
In
occiput posterior presentation
(also called sunny-side up), the fetus is head first but is facing up (toward the mother's abdomen). It is the most common abnormal position or presentation.
What does it mean when a baby has face presentation?
Face presentation. A face presentation occurs when
the face is the presenting part of the baby
. In this position, the baby's neck is deflexed (extended backward) so that the back of the head touches the baby's back. This prevents head engagement and descent of the baby through the birth canal.
What is the meaning of variable presentation in pregnancy?
A fetus can be in an unstable or variable lie when the head is completely unengaged and floating
. This situation is seen mostly in cases of severe polyhydramnios and prematurity.
What does breach mean during pregnancy?
Right before birth, most babies are in a headfirst position in the mother's uterus. Sometimes, the baby is in
a bottom-first (or feet-first) position
. This is called a breech birth or breech baby. Babies can be breech early in pregnancy. Most of them turn on their own to be headfirst by the time of delivery.
Where should I feel kicks if baby is head down?
If your baby is head down and facing your back (OA position), you'll probably feel kicks
under your ribs
. You'll also be able to feel the hard, rounded surface of your baby's back, which will be on one side of your belly.
What is the attitude of the fetus?
FETAL ATTITUDE. The fetal attitude describes
the position of the parts of your baby's body
. The normal fetal attitude is commonly called the fetal position. The head is tucked down to the chest. The arms and legs are drawn in towards the center of the chest.
Where is your uterus when pregnant?
In its normal position, your uterus is
above and behind the bladder
, with the cervix protruding into the vagina. The pelvic colon, rectum and anal canal are behind the vagina and uterus.
What side of the uterus is a boy on?
According to the theory, the placement of your developing placenta – which must be determined in a very precise way – can reveal your baby's sex. If your placenta is forming on
the right side
of your uterus, the baby is most likely a boy, the theory claims. If it's forming on the left side, it's probably a girl.
