Cephalic presentation in hindi ( शिशु की मस्तक प्रस्तुति हिंदी में )

Cephalic presentation in hindi – सेफेलिक प्रेजेंटेशन क्या है

Cephalic presentation in hindi : सेफेलिक प्रस्तुति का मतलब होता है जब गर्भवती महिला का अल्ट्रासाउंड होता है तो उस समय बच्चे के मस्तक की स्तिथि कैसी है।

Cephalic presentation in hindi

जब बच्चे का सिर नीचे की तरफ होता है उसे हम हेड डाउन पोजिशन भी कहते हैं तो उस स्थिति को सबसे श्रेष्ठ स्थिति माना जाता है नॉर्मल डिलीवरी के लिए। वैसे तो नॉर्मल डिलीवरी दूसरी स्थितियों में भी हो जाती है लेकिन लगभग 95% जो नॉर्मल डिलीवरी होती है वह सारी सेफेलिक पोजीशन ( Cephalic presentation ) में ही होती है। इसीलिए सेफेलिक पोजिशन सबसे बेस्ट पोजीशन मानी जाती है नॉर्मल डिलीवरी के लिए।

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सेफेलिक प्रेजेंटेशन  बनती कैसे है – how is cephalic presentation formed.

गर्भावस्था के समय बच्चों की ज्यादातर पोजीशन सेफेलिक होती है। स्थिति में शिशु के मस्तक की स्थिति नीचे की ओर आ जाती है और ऐसा इसलिए होता है क्योंकि बच्चे का सर भारी होता है और गुरुत्वाकर्षण बल के कारण वह नीचे की ओर आ जाता है। जब डिलीवरी का समय आता है जब बच्चा पूरी तरह से बन जाता है तब बच्चे के सिर का वजन भारी हो जाता है जिसकी वजह से वह नीचे की ओर आ जाता है।

किन स्तिथियों में सेफेलिक प्रेजेंटेशन नही बनती

  • जुडवा बच्चों के समय पर – जब भी किसी गर्भवती महिला को जुड़वा बच्चे होने वाले होते हैं उस समय बच्चा पेट के अंदर सही तरह से घूम नहीं पता है और सेफेलिक पोजिशन की स्थिति में नहीं आ पाता है।
  • उच्च एमनियोटिक द्रव ( high amniotic fluid ) – गर्भावस्था के समय बच्चे का एमनियोटिक तरल पदार्थ इतना ज्यादा हो जाता है जिसकी वजह से पेट के अंदर बच्चा घूम नहीं पता है और वह सेफेलिक पोजिशन की स्थिति में नहीं आ पाता है।
  • एक से अधिक डिलीवरी – जब भी किसी महिला की प्रेगनेंसी एक या दो बार हो चुकी है या गर्भधारण होकर खराब हो गया है और अब वह दोबारा से प्रेग्नेंट हुई है तो बार बार प्रेग्नेंट होने की वजह से भी सेफेलिक पोजीशन ( Cephalic position) आने में दिक्कत आती है। बार-बार प्रेग्नेंट होने से मांसपेशियां ढीली हो जाती है जिसकी वजह से सेफेलिक पोजिशन ( Cephalic presentation) बनने में दिक्कत आती है।

शिशु का सिर नीचे की ओर होने पर डिलीवरी कितने दिन बाद होती है?

ज्यादातर गर्भवती महिलाओं के जो बच्चे होते हैं वह आठवें महीने के अंत तक या नवे महीने के शुरुआत में सेफेलिक पोजीशन में आ जाते हैं। इसका मतलब यह है कि 33 वे सप्ताह से लेकर 38 वें सप्ताह तक बच्चा अपना सिर नीचे की ओर कर लेता है जिसकी वजह से नॉर्मल डिलीवरी आसानी से हो जाती है और जिसे सेफेलिक पोजीशन भी कहा जाता है।

लेकिन कुछ बच्चों की स्थिति ऐसी भी होती है जो इस समय तक भी अपना सिर नीचे नहीं कर पाते हैं फिर यह होता है कि जब 38 वा सप्ताह भी बीत जाता है तब बहुत कम मौके होते हैं कि बच्चा अब अपना सिर नीचे की ओर कर पाएगा। तो इस स्थिति में फिर डॉक्टर ऑपरेशन करके डिलीवरी करते हैं जिसे सिजेरियन डिलीवरी भी कहा जाता है।

जैसे ही बच्चे का सिर नीचे की ओर आता है वैसे ही बच्चेदानी के मुंह पर दबाव पढ़ना शुरू हो जाता है जिसकी वजह से म्यूकस प्लग बाहर निकलने लगता है। म्यूकस प्लग एक घाड़ा डिस्चार्ज होता है जो पूरे 9 महीने तक बच्चों को बाहरी कीटाणुओं से बचा के रखता है। जैसे ही बच्चों का सिर नीचे की तरफ होता है वैसे ही म्यूकस प्लग महिलाओं के प्राइवेट पार्ट से बाहर निकलने लगता है।

जब म्यूकस प्लग थोड़ा-थोड़ा करके गर्भवती महिलाओं के प्राइवेट पार्ट से बाहर निकलने लगता है उसे समय बच्चेदानी का मुंह भी थोड़ा-थोड़ा खुलने लगता है। जैसे ही बच्चा धीरे-धीरे करके नीचे की ओर खिसकता है या प्राइवेट पार्ट में रास्ता बनाता है बाहर आने के लिए फिर गर्भवती महिलाओं को दर्द महसूस होता है और नॉर्मल डिलीवरी हो जाती है। इस प्रक्रिया में सामान्य 15 से 20 दोनों का समय लग जाता।

जब बच्चा अपना सिर नीचे की ओर कर लेता है उसके बाद 15 से 20 दिनों के अंदर नॉर्मल डिलीवरी हो जाती है। ज्यादातर महिलाओं की डिलीवरी 15 से 20 दिनों के अंदर हो ही जाती है। जब नवे महीने में अल्ट्रासाउंड होता है तब अगर बच्चे का सिर नीचे की ओर होता है तो अल्ट्रासाउंड रिपोर्ट में सेफेलिक पोजीशन लिखा हुआ आता है जिसका मतलब होता है नॉर्मल डिलीवरी होने वाली है।

इस ब्लॉग पोस्ट में अपने सेफेलिक प्रेजेंटेशन के बारे में जानकारी प्राप्त की अगर किसी का कोई भी सवाल या सुझाव है सेफेलिक प्रेजेंटेशन को लेकर तो कमेंट बॉक्स में जरूर बता सकते हैं।

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गर्भावस्था के दौरान, खासकर जिन्होंने पहली बार गर्भधारण किया हो उन्हें सबसे बड़ी चिंता इस बात की सताती है कि उनकी नॉर्मल डिलीवरी होगी या सिजेरियन। यह पूरी तरह से गर्भवती के स्वास्थ्य और गर्भ में पल रहे बच्चे की पोजीशन पर निर्भर करता है। गर्भ में बच्चे की पोजीशन अलग-अलग होती हैं, जिसमें वर्टेक्स भी एक है। मॉमजंक्शन के इस लेख में हम बच्चे की वर्टेक्स पोजीशन के बारे में विस्तार से बात करेंगे। इस लेख में हम जानेंगे कि वर्टेक्स पोजीशन क्या है, इसमें डिलीवरी कैसे होती है और इसके क्या जोखिम हो सकते हैं। इन सभी सवालों के जवाब जानने के लिए लेख को अंत तक पढ़ें।

चलिए सबसे पहले समझते हैं कि बच्चे की वर्टेक्स पोजीशन क्या होती है।

वर्टेक्स पोजीशन (शीर्ष स्थिति) क्या है?

जैसा कि हम सभी जानते हैं कि गर्भ में भ्रूण की वृद्धि होने के साथ–साथ बच्चा अपनी पोजीशन बदलता रहता है। वहीं, जब बच्चे का सिर महिला की योनी के नीचे की ओर घूम जाता है, तो इसे वर्टेक्स पोजीशन यानी शीर्ष स्थिति कहते हैं। अक्सर डिलीवरी के कुछ हफ्तों पहले लगभग 34 हफ्ते तक बच्चा सिर-नीचे की स्थिति में आ जाता है। इस पोजीशन को हेड डाउन और सेफेलिक पोजीशन (Cephalic Position) के नाम से भी जाना जाता है। नॉर्मल डिलीवरी के लिए ये पोजीशन सबसे अच्छी मानी जाती है। इससे प्रसव के दौरान मां और बच्चे दोनों को कम परेशानियों का सामना करना पड़ सकता है (1) (2) । लेख में आगे वर्टेक्स पोजीशन कितनी तरह की होती है, इसके बारे में बता रहे हैं।

वर्टेक्स पोजीशन (सिर नीचे की ओर) के प्रकार – Types of Vertex Position

वर्टेक्स पोजीशन दो तरह की होती हैं, जो इस प्रकार हैं (1) :

1. ऑकीपुट इंटीरियर (Occiput anterior) : इसमें बच्चे का सिर नीचे की तरफ और चेहरा व शरीर मां की पीठ की तरफ होता है। डिलीवरी के लिए इस पोजीशन को सबसे बेहतर माना जाता है।

2. ऑकीपुट पोस्टीरियर (Occiput Posterior) : इसमें भी बच्चे का सिर नीचे की तरफ होता है, लेकिन चेहरा मां की पीठ की जगह पेट की तरफ होता है। आमतौर पर डिलीवरी के लिए इस अवस्था को भी सुरक्षित माना जाता है, लेकिन इसमें बच्चे के लिए पेल्विस से निकलना थोड़ा मुश्किल हो सकता है। कई बार बच्चा लेबर के दौरान खुद इस पोजीशन से घूम कर ऑकीपुट इंटीरियर पोजीशन में आ जाता है।

यदि डिलीवरी के दौरान बच्चा इस अवस्था में होता है, तो उसे मुड़ने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करने के लिए गर्भवती महिलाओं को टहलने यानी वॉक करने के लिए कहा जाता है। इसके अलावा, डिलीवरी की अलग-अलग पोजीशन ट्राई की जा सकती है। वहीं, जरूरत पड़ने पर वैक्यूम डिवाइस की मदद से बच्चे को बाहर निकाला जा सकता है।

लेख के इस भाग में जानते हैं कि गर्भवती महिला में वर्टेक्स पोजीशन कितनी आम है।

क्या शीर्ष स्थिति सामान्य है?

जैसा कि लेख में ऊपर बताया गया है कि डिलीवरी के दौरान बेबी का सिर नीचे की ओर यानी सिर के बल वाली अवस्था (वर्टेक्स पोजीशन) में होना सबसे अच्छा माना जाता है। गर्भावस्था में 34 हफ्ते के बाद ज्यादातर शिशु सिर के बल नीचे वाली स्थिति में आ जाते हैं। लगभग 97 फीसदी बच्चे डिलीवरी से पहले हेड डाउन अवस्था में आ जाते हैं। बाकी के 3 प्रतिशत बच्चे ब्रीच पोजीशन (पेट में बच्चा उल्टा) में हो सकते हैं, जिससे प्रसव के दौरान कई जटिलताएं हो सकती हैं (3) । अब जानें शिशु के वर्टेक्स पोजीशन का कैसे पता लगा सकते हैं।

क्या मेरा शिशु वर्टेक्स पोजीशन में है? | Shishu Ke Vertex Position me Hone Ke Lakshan

बच्चा किस पोजिशन में है, गर्भवती महिलाएं खुद इसका पता नहीं लगा सकती हैं। बच्चे की पोजिशन से जुड़े कोई लक्षण नहीं होते हैं। निम्नलिखित तरीकों से इसका पता लगाया जा सकता है :

1. एब्डोमिनल पल्पेशन (abdominal palpation) : गर्भावस्था के दौरान बच्चे की पोजीशन जानने के लिए डॉक्टर पेट को छूकर जांच कर सकते हैं। बच्चे की स्थिति जानने का यह सबसे आसान तरीका है। इस तकनीक को लियोपोल्ड मन्यूवर्स कहते हैं (4) ।

2. अल्ट्रासाउंड स्कैन : प्रसव का समय पास आने पर डॉक्टर गर्भ में बच्चे की पोजीशन की पुष्टि के लिए अल्ट्रासाउंड स्कैन की सलाह दे सकते हैं (5) ।

आगे विस्तार से जानिए वर्टेक्स पोजीशन में प्रसव के बारे में।

शीर्ष स्थिति में बच्चे की डिलीवरी कैसे होती है?

नॉर्मल डिलीवरी के लिए बच्चे की वर्टेक्स पोजीशन (हेड डाउन) को सबसे अच्छा माना जाता है। जैसा कि लेख में बताया गया है कि यह भी दो प्रकार की होती है। भ्रूण का ऑकीपुट इंटीरियर पोजीशन (सिर नीचे और शरीर मां की पीठ की तरफ) में होना नॉर्मल है। गर्भवती महिला की नॉर्मल डिलीवरी की शुरुआत में भले ही बच्चा ऑकीपुट इंटीरियर पोजीशन में हो, लेकिन कई बार पेल्विस में आगे बढ़ते हुए वह ऑकीपुट पोस्टीरियर (सिर नीचे और चेहरा मां की पीठ की तरफ) की स्थिति में आ सकता। इसमें कोई परेशानी वाली बात नहीं है। 5 प्रतिशत मामलों में अचानक बच्चा घूम कर अपनी पोजीशन बदल सकता है (6) ।

  • सबसे पहले शिशु पेल्विस की तरफ आगे बढ़ता है और धीरे-धीरे इतनी जगह बनाता है कि उसमें से निकलकर जननमार्ग (बर्थ कैनाल-birth canal) से गुजर सके। बर्थ कैनाल छोटा होने की वजह से बच्चा अपने सिर को भी काफी इधर–उधर घुमाता है।
  • इसके बाद भ्रूण की ग्रेविटी और एमनियोटिक द्रव सिर को घुमाते हुए शिशु को नीचे की तरफ जाने के लिए प्रेरित करते हैं। यही कारण है कि बच्चे के जन्म के दौरान सबसे पहले उसका सिर मां की योनी से बाहर निकलता है।
  • इसके बाद प्रसव का दूसरा चरण शुरू होता है। इस दौरान गर्भाशय ग्रीवा (cervical dilatation) पूरी तरह से खुल जाती है और शिशु का सिर नीचे आ जाता है। इस दौरान शिशु ऑकीपुट पोस्टीरियर में है, तो उसे सिर की मदद से आराम से घुमाकर ऑकीपुट इंटीरियर पोजीशन में लाया जा सकता है।
  • इसके बाद बच्चे के बाकी शरीर को बाहर निकाला जाता है।

बच्चे के जन्म की यह प्रक्रिया देखी जाए, तो काफी दिलचस्प है, क्योंकि सोचने वाली बात यह है कि बच्चे को कैसे पता की उसे प्रसव के दौरान अपना शरीर और सिर कहां और किधर से निकालना है। वर्टेक्स यानी शीर्ष पोजीशन में बच्चे का जन्म जल्दी हो जाता है, क्योंकि इसमें बच्चे का सिर दबाव डालता है, जिससे वह संकरे मार्ग को भी चौड़ा कर खुद-ब-खुद बाहर निकल आता है (7) । इसलिए, वर्टेक्स पोजीशन को नॉर्मल डिलीवरी के लिए सबसे बेहतर माना जाता है।

लेख में आगे शिशु की वर्टेक्स पोजीशन के जोखिम के बारे में बता रहे हैं।

क्या बच्चे के लिए शीर्ष (वर्टेक्स) स्थिति में कोई जोखिम है?

हर प्रेगनेंसी और डिलीवरी अलग-अलग होती है। इसलिए, कई बार बच्चे की वर्टेक्स पोजीशन होने के बावजूद प्रसव के दौरान समस्याएं आ सकती हैं, जिनके बारे में नीचे जानकारी दे रहे हैं (8) :

1. कमजोर संकुचन : कई बार संकुचन कमजोर हो सकता है, जिस वजह से गर्भाशय ग्रीवा समय पर पूरी तरह से खुल नहीं पाता है। ऐसे में शिशु बर्थ कैनाल से नहीं निकल पाता है। यदि लेबर की प्रक्रिया ठीक से आगे नहीं बढ़ती है, तो डॉक्टर संकुचन के लिए दवा दे सकते हैं या सिजेरियन डिलीवरी कर सकते हैं।

2. पेरिनियल टियर्स : डिलीवरी के समय योनि और आसपास के ऊतक पर अधिक दबाव पड़ता है, जिससे कभी-कभी वह हिस्सा फट जाता है। कई बार यह टियर अपने आप ठीक हो जाते हैं। यदि टियरिंग गंभीर है, तो परिस्थिति को देखते हुए एपीसीओटोमी (योनि और गुदा के बीच एक सर्जिकल कट) का सहारा लेना पड़ सकता है।

3. गर्भनाल संबंधित समस्या : बर्थ कैनाल से निकलते समय गर्भनाल शिशु के हाथ या पैर में फंस सकती है, लेकिन कई बार गर्भनाल शिशु के गले में लिपट जाती है, जिससे बच्चे के लिए जोखिम की स्थिति बन सकती है।

4. बच्चे की असामान्य हृदय गति : ज्यादातर लेबर के दौरान शिशु की हृदय गति का असामान्य होना कोई परेशानी वाली बात नहीं है। ऐसे में मां को पोजीशन बदलने के लिए कहा जा सकता है, जिससे शिशु का ब्लड फ्लो अच्छे से हो सके। कुछ मामलों में यह परेशानी गंभीर रूप ले सकती है, जिस वजह से तुरंत डिलीवरी करनी पड़ सकती है।

5. पानी की थैली का जल्दी फट जाना : आमतौर पर प्रसव की प्रक्रिया पानी की थैली के फटने के 24 घंटे के अंदर खुद शुरू हो जाती है। यदि ऐसा नहीं होता है, तो डॉक्टर लेबर को प्रेरित करने के लिए दवा दे सकते हैं।

6. पेरिनेटल एस्फेक्सिया : जब भ्रूण को गर्भाशय में या शिशु को प्रसव के दौरान पर्याप्त ऑक्सीजन नहीं मिलती है, तो पेरिनेटल एस्फेक्सिया की परेशानी हो सकती है।

7. शोल्डर डिस्टोकिया : यह परेशानी तब होती है जब प्रसव के दौरान योनी से बच्चे का सिर निकल आता है, लेकिन कोई एक कंधा फंस जाता है।

8. अत्यधिक रक्तस्राव : यदि डिलीवरी के दौरान गर्भाशय में टियर्स ज्यादा आ जाते हैं या प्लेसेंटा गर्भाशय को ढक लेती है, तो रक्तस्राव की स्थिति उत्पन्न हो सकती है।

चलिए, अब जानते हैं कि बच्चे को वर्टेक्स पोजीशन में कैसे लाया जा सकता है।

बच्चे को वर्टेक्स पोजीशन में कैसे लाएं?

नीचे बताए गए तरीकों से बच्चे को वर्टेक्स पोजीशन में लाने में मदद हो सकती है :

  • एक्सरसाइज : बच्चे को वर्टेक्स पोजीशन में लाने के लिए डॉक्टर कई एक्सरसाइज की सलाह दे सकते हैं। हालांकि, ये एक्सरसाइज बच्चे को सिर के बल आने में मदद कर सकती हैं, लेकिन इसका मतलब नहीं है कि यू यह पूर्णतः कारगर है। इस विषय में संबंधित डॉक्टर से जरूर बात करें।
  • एक्सटर्नल सेफेलिक वर्जन (ईसीवी) : डिलीवरी के कुछ समय पहले तक अगर बच्चा ब्रीच अवस्था (गर्भ में बच्चा उल्टा) है, तो संभव है कि डॉक्टर एक्सटर्नल सेफेलिक वर्जन (ईसीवी-मां के पेट पर हाथों से दबाव देकर भ्रूण की स्थिति को ठीक करने की प्रक्रिया) की मदद से बच्चे को सिर के बल लाने का प्रयास कर सकते हैं। ऐसा नॉर्मल डिलीवरी की संभावना बढ़ाने के लिए किया जाता है (9) ।

लेख के अंतिम भाग में जानिए क्या प्रसव के दौरान भी बच्चा शीर्ष स्थिति में आ सकता है।

क्या डिलीवरी के दौरान बच्चा वर्टेक्स पोजीशन से मुड़ सकता है?

डिलीवरी से पहले शिशु गर्भ में अपनी स्थिति बदलता रहता है, लेकिन प्रसव के शुरू होने के बाद यदि शिशु वर्टेक्स पोजीशन में है, तो अमूमन मामलों में वो इसी अवस्था में योनि से बाहर आता है। कुछ दुर्लभ मामलों में आखिरी के पलों में बच्चा वर्टेक्स पोजीशन से दूसरी अवस्था में आ सकता है (10) ।

उम्मीद करते हैं इस लेख को पढ़ने के बाद गर्भावस्था के दौरान शिशु की वर्टेक्स पोजीशन से जुड़े आपके हर सवालों के जवाब आपको मिल गए होंगे। चाहे कुछ भी हो, नॉर्मल डिलीवरी के लिए बच्चे की वर्टेक्स पोजीशन को बेहतर माना गया है। इसलिए, यदि आप भी गर्भवती हैं, तो इन खूबसूरत पलों का भरपूर आनंद उठाएं। साथ ही अपना अच्छे से ख्याल रखें। इसके लिए अपनी डाइट का भी खास ख्याल रखें और पर्याप्त नींद लें। गर्भावस्था से जुड़ी ऐसी जानकारी हासिल करने के लिए आप हमारे अन्य लेख भी पढ़ सकते हैं।

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Why Is Cephalic Presentation Ideal For Childbirth?

Why Is Cephalic Presentation Ideal For Childbirth?

5   Dec   2017 | 8 min Read

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During labour, contractions stretch your birth canal so that your baby has adequate room to come through during birth. 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.

Two Kinds of Cephalic Positions

There are two kinds of cephalic positions:

  • Cephalic occiput anterior , where your baby’s head is down and is facing toward your back.
  • Cephalic occiput posterior , where your baby is positioned head down, but they are facing your abdomen instead of your back. This position is also nicknamed ‘sunny-side-up’ and can increase the chances of prolonged and painful delivery. 

How to Know if Your Baby is In a Cephalic Position?

You can feel your baby’s position by rubbing your hand on your belly. If you feel your little one’s stomach in the upper stomach, then your baby is in a cephalic position. But if you feel their kicks in the lower stomach, then it could mean that your baby is in a breech position.

You can also determine whether your baby is in the anterior or posterior cephalic position. If your baby is in the anterior position, you may feel their movement underneath your ribs and your belly button could also pop out. If your baby is in the posterior position, then you may feel their kicks in their abdomen, and your stomach may appear rounded up instead of flat. 

You can also determine your baby’s position through an ultrasound scan or a physical examination at your healthcare provider’s office. 

Benefits of Cephalic Presentation in Pregnancy

Cephalic presentation is one of the most ideal birth positions, and has the following benefits:

  • It is the safest way to give birth as your baby’s position is head-down and prevents the risk of any injuries.
  • It can help your baby move through the delivery canal as safely and easily as possible.
  • It increases the chances of smooth labour and delivery.

Are There Any Risks Involved in Cephalic Position?

Conditions like a cephalic posterior position in addition to a narrow pelvis of the mother can increase the risk of pregnancy complications during delivery. Some babies in the head-first cephalic presentation might have their heads tilted backward. This may, in some rare cases, cause preterm delivery.

What are the Risks Associated with Other Birth Positions?

Cephalic Presentation

A small percentage of babies may settle into a non-cephalic position before their birth. This can pose risks to both your and your baby’s health, and also influence the way in which you deliver. 

In the next section, we have discussed a few positions that your baby can settle in throughout pregnancy, as they move around the uterus. But as they grow old, there will be less space for them to tumble around, and they will settle into their final position. This is when non-cephalic positions can pose a risk.  

Breech Position

There are three types of breech fetal positioning:

  • Frank breech : Your baby’s legs stick straight up along with their feet near their head.
  • Footling breech: One or both of your baby’s legs are lowered over your cervix.
  • Complete breech: Your baby is positioned bottom-first with their knees bent.

If your baby is in a breech position , vaginal delivery is considered complicated. When a baby is born in breech position, the largest part of their body, that is, their head is delivered last. This can lead to injury or even fetal distress. Moreover, the umbilical cord may also get damaged or get wrapped around your baby’s neck, cutting off their oxygen supply.  

If your baby is in a breech position, your healthcare provider may recommend a c-section, or they may try ways to flip your baby’s position in a cephalic presentation.

Transverse Lie

In this position, your baby settles in sideways across the uterus rather than being in a vertical position. They may be:

  • Head-down, with their back facing the birth canal
  • One shoulder pointing toward the birth canal
  • Up with their hands and feet facing the birth canal

If your baby settles in this position, then your healthcare provider may suggest a c-section to reduce the risk of distress in your baby and other pregnancy complications.

Turning Your Baby Into A Cephalic Position

External cephalic version (ECV) is a common, and non-invasive procedure that helps turn your baby into a cephalic position while they are in the womb. However, your healthcare provider may only consider this procedure if they consider you have a stable health condition in the last trimester, and if your baby hasn’t changed their position by the 36th week.

You can also try some natural remedies to change your baby’s position, such as:

  • Lying in a bridge position: Movements like bridge position can sometimes help move your baby into a more suitable position. Lie on your back with your feet flat on the ground and your legs bent. Raise your pelvis and hips into a bridge position and hold for 5-10 minutes. Repeat several times daily.
  • Chiropractic care: A chiropractor can help with the adjustment of your baby’s position and also reduce stress in them.
  • Acupuncture: After your doctor’s go-ahead, you can also consider acupuncture to get your baby to settle into an ideal birthing position.

While most babies settle in a cephalic presentation by the 36th week of pregnancy, some may lie in a breech or transverse position before birth. Since the cephalic position is considered the safest, your doctor may recommend certain procedures to flip your baby’s position to make your labour and delivery smooth. You may also try the natural methods that we discussed above to get your baby into a safe birthing position and prevent risks or other pregnancy complications. 

When Should A Baby Be In A Cephalic Position?

Your baby would likely naturally drop into a cephalic position between weeks 37 to 40 of your pregnancy .

Is Cephalic Position Safe?

Research shows that 95% of babies take the cephalic position a few weeks or days before their due date. It is considered to be the safest position. It ensures a smooth birthing process.

While most of the babies are in cephalic position at delivery, this is not always the case. If you have a breech baby, you can discuss the available options for delivery with your doctor.

Does cephalic presentation mean labour is near?

Head-down is the ideal position for your baby within your uterus during birth. This is known as the cephalic position. This posture allows your baby to pass through the delivery canal more easily and safely.

Can babies change from cephalic to breech?

The external cephalic version (ECV) is the most frequent procedure used for turning a breech infant.

How can I keep my baby in a cephalic position?

While your baby naturally gets into this position, you can try some exercises to ensure that they settle in cephalic presentation. Exercises such as breech tilt, forward-leaning position (spinning babies program), cat and camel pose can help.

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Abnormal Fetal lie, Malpresentation and Malposition

Original Author(s): Anna Mcclune Last updated: 1st December 2018 Revisions: 12

  • 1 Definitions
  • 2 Risk Factors
  • 3.2 Presentation
  • 3.3 Position
  • 4 Investigations
  • 5.1 Abnormal Fetal Lie
  • 5.2 Malpresentation
  • 5.3 Malposition

The lie, presentation and position of a fetus are important during labour and delivery.

In this article, we will look at the risk factors, examination and management of abnormal fetal lie, malpresentation and malposition.

Definitions

  • Longitudinal, transverse or oblique
  • Cephalic vertex presentation is the most common and is considered the safest
  • Other presentations include breech, shoulder, face and brow
  • Usually the fetal head engages in the occipito-anterior position (the fetal occiput facing anteriorly) – this is ideal for birth
  • Other positions include occipito-posterior and occipito-transverse.

Note: Breech presentation is the most common malpresentation, and is covered in detail here .

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Fig 1 – The two most common fetal presentations: cephalic and breech.

Risk Factors

The risk factors for abnormal fetal lie, malpresentation and malposition include:

  • Multiple pregnancy
  • Uterine abnormalities (e.g fibroids, partial septate uterus)
  • Fetal abnormalities
  • Placenta praevia
  • Primiparity

Identifying Fetal Lie, Presentation and Position

The fetal lie and presentation can usually be identified via abdominal examination. The fetal position is ascertained by vaginal examination.

For more information on the obstetric examination, see here .

  • Face the patient’s head
  • Place your hands on either side of the uterus and gently apply pressure; one side will feel fuller and firmer – this is the back, and fetal limbs may feel ‘knobbly’ on the opposite side

Presentation

  • Palpate the lower uterus (above the symphysis pubis) with the fingers of both hands; the head feels hard and round (cephalic) and the bottom feels soft and triangular (breech)
  • You may be able to gently push the fetal head from side to side

The fetal lie and presentation may not be possible to identify if the mother has a high BMI, if she has not emptied her bladder, if the fetus is small or if there is polyhydramnios .

During labour, vaginal examination is used to assess the position of the fetal head (in a cephalic vertex presentation). The landmarks of the fetal head, including the anterior and posterior fontanelles, indicate the position.

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Fig 2 – Assessing fetal lie and presentation.

Investigations

Any suspected abnormal fetal lie or malpresentation should be confirmed by an ultrasound scan . This could also demonstrate predisposing uterine or fetal abnormalities.

Abnormal Fetal Lie

If the fetal lie is abnormal, an external cephalic version (ECV) can be attempted – ideally between 36 and 38 weeks gestation.

ECV is the manipulation of the fetus to a cephalic presentation through the maternal abdomen.

It has an approximate success rate of 50% in primiparous women and 60% in multiparous women. Only 8% of breech presentations will spontaneously revert to cephalic in primiparous women over 36 weeks gestation.

Complications of ECV are rare but include fetal distress , premature rupture of membranes, antepartum haemorrhage (APH) and placental abruption. The risk of an emergency caesarean section (C-section) within 24 hours is around 1 in 200.

ECV is contraindicated in women with a recent APH, ruptured membranes, uterine abnormalities or a previous C-section .

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Fig 3 – External cephalic version.

Malpresentation

The management of malpresentation is dependent on the presentation.

  • Breech – attempt ECV before labour, vaginal breech delivery or C-section
  • Brow – a C-section is necessary
  • If the chin is anterior (mento-anterior) a normal labour is possible; however, it is likely to be prolonged and there is an increased risk of a C-section being required
  • If the chin is posterior (mento-posterior) then a C-section is necessary
  • Shoulder – a C-section is necessary

Malposition

90% of malpositions spontaneously rotate to occipito-anterior as labour progresses. If the fetal head does not rotate, rotation and operative vaginal delivery can be attempted. Alternatively a C-section can be performed.

  • Usually the fetal head engages in the occipito-anterior position (the fetal occiput facing anteriorly) - this is ideal for birth

If the fetal lie is abnormal, an external cephalic version (ECV) can be attempted - ideally between 36 and 38 weeks gestation.

  • Breech - attempt ECV before labour, vaginal breech delivery or C-section

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Breech, posterior, transverse lie: What position is my baby in?

Layan Alrahmani, M.D.

Fetal presentation, or how your baby is situated in your womb at birth, is determined by the body part that's positioned to come out first, and it can affect the way you deliver. At the time of delivery, 97 percent of babies are head-down (cephalic presentation). But there are several other possibilities, including feet or bottom first (breech) as well as sideways (transverse lie) and diagonal (oblique lie).

Fetal presentation and position

During the last trimester of your pregnancy, your provider will check your baby's presentation by feeling your belly to locate the head, bottom, and back. If it's unclear, your provider may do an ultrasound or an internal exam to feel what part of the baby is in your pelvis.

Fetal position refers to whether the baby is facing your spine (anterior position) or facing your belly (posterior position). Fetal position can change often: Your baby may be face up at the beginning of labor and face down at delivery.

Here are the many possibilities for fetal presentation and position in the womb.

Medical illustrations by Jonathan Dimes

Head down, facing down (anterior position)

A baby who is head down and facing your spine is in the anterior position. This is the most common fetal presentation and the easiest position for a vaginal delivery.

This position is also known as "occiput anterior" because the back of your baby's skull (occipital bone) is in the front (anterior) of your pelvis.

Head down, facing up (posterior position)

In the posterior position , your baby is head down and facing your belly. You may also hear it called "sunny-side up" because babies who stay in this position are born facing up. But many babies who are facing up during labor rotate to the easier face down (anterior) position before birth.

Posterior position is formally known as "occiput posterior" because the back of your baby's skull (occipital bone) is in the back (posterior) of your pelvis.

Frank breech

In the frank breech presentation, both the baby's legs are extended so that the feet are up near the face. This is the most common type of breech presentation. Breech babies are difficult to deliver vaginally, so most arrive by c-section .

Some providers will attempt to turn your baby manually to the head down position by applying pressure to your belly. This is called an external cephalic version , and it has a 58 percent success rate for turning breech babies. For more information, see our article on breech birth .

Complete breech

A complete breech is when your baby is bottom down with hips and knees bent in a tuck or cross-legged position. If your baby is in a complete breech, you may feel kicking in your lower abdomen.

Incomplete breech

In an incomplete breech, one of the baby's knees is bent so that the foot is tucked next to the bottom with the other leg extended, positioning that foot closer to the face.

Single footling breech

In the single footling breech presentation, one of the baby's feet is pointed toward your cervix.

Double footling breech

In the double footling breech presentation, both of the baby's feet are pointed toward your cervix.

Transverse lie

In a transverse lie, the baby is lying horizontally in your uterus and may be facing up toward your head or down toward your feet. Babies settle this way less than 1 percent of the time, but it happens more commonly if you're carrying multiples or deliver before your due date.

If your baby stays in a transverse lie until the end of your pregnancy, it can be dangerous for delivery. Your provider will likely schedule a c-section or attempt an external cephalic version , which is highly successful for turning babies in this position.

Oblique lie

In rare cases, your baby may lie diagonally in your uterus, with his rump facing the side of your body at an angle.

Like the transverse lie, this position is more common earlier in pregnancy, and it's likely your provider will intervene if your baby is still in the oblique lie at the end of your third trimester.

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Fetal Cephalic Presentation During Pregnancy

Fetal Cephalic Presentation During Pregnancy

What is Cephalic Position?

Types of cephalic position, when does a foetus get into the cephalic position, how do you know if baby is in cephalic position, how to turn a breech baby into cephalic position.

If your baby is moving around in the womb, it’s a good sign as it tells you that your baby is developing just fine. A baby starts moving around in the belly at around 14 weeks. And their first movements are usually called ‘ quickening’ or ‘fluttering’.

A baby can settle into many different positions throughout the pregnancy and it’s alright. But it is only when you have reached your third and final trimester that the position of your baby in your womb will matter the most. The position that your baby takes at the end of the gestation period will most likely be how your baby will make its appearance into the world. Out of all the different positions that your baby can settle into, the cephalic position at 36 weeks is considered the best position. Read on to know more about it.

A baby is in the cephalic position when he is in a head-down position. This is the best position for them to come out in. In case of a ‘cephalic presentation’, the chances of a smooth delivery are higher. This position is where your baby’s head has positioned itself close to the birth canal, and the feet and bottom are up. This is the best position for your baby to be in for safe and healthy delivery.

Your doctor will begin to keep an eye on the position of your baby at around 34 weeks to 36 weeks. The closer you get to your due date, the more important it is that your baby takes the cephalic position. If your baby is not in this position, your doctor will try gentle nudges to get your baby in the right position.

Though it is pretty straightforward, the cephalic position actually has two types, which are explained below:

1. Cephalic Occiput Anterior

Most babies settle in this position. Out of all the babies who settle in cephalic position, 95% of them will settle this way. This is when a baby is in the head-down position but is facing the mother’s back. This is the preferred position as the baby is able to slide out more easily than in any other position.

2. 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 this position. Babies who come out in this position are said to come out ‘sunny side up’.

When a foetus is moving into the cephalic position, it is known as ‘head engagement’. The baby stars getting into this position in the third trimester, between the 32nd and the 36th weeks, to be precise. When the head engagement begins, the foetus starts moving down into the pelvic canal. At this stage, very little of the baby is felt in the abdomen, but more is felt moving downward into the pelvic canal in preparation for birth.

Fetal Cephalic Position During Pregnancy

You may think that in order to find out if your baby has a cephalic presentation, an ultrasound is your only option. This is not always the case. You can actually find out the position of your baby just by touching and feeling their movements.

By rubbing your hand on your belly, you might be able to feel their position. If your baby is in the cephalic position, you might feel their kicks in the upper stomach. Whereas, if the baby is in the breech position, you might feel their kicks in the lower stomach.

Even in the cephalic position, it may be possible to tell if your baby is in the anterior position or in the posterior position. When your baby is in the anterior position, they may be facing your back. You may be able to feel your baby move underneath your ribs. It is likely that your belly button will also pop out.

When your baby is in the posterior position, you will usually feel your baby start to kick you in your stomach. When your baby has its back pressed up against your back, your stomach may not look rounded out, but flat instead.

Mothers whose placentas have attached in the front, something known as anterior placenta , you may not be able to feel the movements of your baby as well as you might like to.

Breech babies can make things complicated. Both the mother and the baby will face some problems. A breech baby is positioned head-up and bottom down. In order to deliver the baby, the birth canal needs to open a lot wider than it has to in the cephalic position. Besides this, your baby can get an arm or leg entangled while coming out.

If your baby is in the breech position, there are some things that you can do to encourage the baby to get into the cephalic position. There are a few exercises that could help such as pelvic tilts , swimming , spending a bit of time upside down, and belly dancing are a few ways you can try yourself to get your baby into the head-down position.

If this is not working either, your doctor will try an ECV (External Cephalic Version) . Here, your doctor will be hands-on, applying some gentle, but firm pressure to your tummy. In order to reach a cephalic position, the baby will need to be rolled into a bottom’s up position. This technique is successful around 50% of the time. When this happens, you will be able to have a normal vaginal delivery.

Though it sounds simple enough to get the fetal presentation into cephalic, there are some risks involved with ECV. If your doctor notices your baby’s heart rate starts to become problematic, the doctor will stop the procedure right away.

Most babies get into the cephalic position on their own. This is the most ideal situation as there will be little to no complications during normal vaginal labour. There are different cephalic positions, but these should not cause a lot of issues. If your baby is in any other position, you may need C-Section . Keep yourself updated on the smallest of progress during your pregnancy so that you are aware of everything that is going on. Go for regular check-ups as your doctor will be able to help you in case a complication arises.

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The ABCs of Cephalic Presentation: A Comprehensive Guide for Moms-to-Be

The ABCs of Cephalic Presentation: A Comprehensive Guide for Moms-to-Be

Updated on 24 November 2023

As expectant mothers eagerly anticipate the arrival of their little ones, understanding the intricacies of pregnancy becomes crucial. One term that frequently arises in discussions about childbirth is "cephalic presentation." In this article, we will understand its meaning, types, benefits associated with it, the likelihood of normal delivery and address common concerns expectant mothers might have.

What is the meaning of cephalic presentation in pregnancy?

Cephalic presentation means the baby's head is positioned down towards the birth canal, which is the ideal fetal position for childbirth. This position is considered optimal for a smoother and safer delivery. In medical terms, a baby in cephalic presentation is said to be in a "vertex" position.

The majority of babies naturally assume a cephalic presentation before birth. Other presentations, such as breech presentation (where the baby's buttocks or feet are positioned to enter the birth canal first) or transverse presentation (where the baby is lying sideways), may complicate the delivery process and may require medical intervention.

Cephalic presentation types

There are different types of cephalic presentation, each influencing the birthing process. The primary types include:

1. Vertex Presentation

The most common type where the baby's head is down, facing the mother's spine.

2. Brow Presentation

The baby's head is slightly extended, and the forehead presents first.

3. Face Presentation

The baby is positioned headfirst, but the face is the presenting part instead of the crown of the head.

Understanding these variations is essential for expectant mothers and healthcare providers to navigate potential challenges during labor.

You may also like: How to Get Baby in Right Position for Birth?

What are the benefits of cephalic presentation?

In order to understand whether cephalic presentation is good or bad, let’s take a look at its key advantages:

1. Easier Engagement

This presentation facilitates the baby's engagement in the pelvis, aiding in a smoother descent during labor.

2. Reduced Risk of Complications

Babies in head-first position typically experience fewer complications during delivery compared to other presentations.

3. Faster Labor Progression

This position is associated with quicker labor progression, leading to a potentially shorter and less stressful birthing process.

4. Lower Cesarean Section Rates

The chances of a cesarean section are significantly reduced when the baby is in cephalic presentation in pregnancy.

5. Optimal Fetal Oxygenation

The head-first position allows for optimal oxygenation of the baby as the head can easily pass through the birth canal, promoting a healthy start to life.

What are the chances of normal delivery in cephalic presentation?

The chances of a normal delivery are significantly higher when the baby is in cephalic or head-first presentation. Vaginal births are the natural outcome when the baby's head leads the way, aligning with the natural mechanics of childbirth.

While this presentation increases the chances of a normal delivery, it's important to note that individual factors, such as the mother's pelvic shape, the size of the baby, and the progress of labor, can also influence the delivery process. Sometimes complications may arise during labor and medical interventions or a cesarean section may be necessary.

You may also like: Normal Delivery Tips: An Expecting Mother's Guide to a Smooth Childbirth Experience

How to achieve cephalic presentation in pregnancy?

While fetal positioning is largely influenced by genetic and environmental factors, there are strategies to encourage head-first fetal position:

1. Regular Exercise

Engaging in exercises such as pelvic tilts and knee-chest exercises may help promote optimal fetal positioning.

2. Correct Posture

Maintaining good posture, particularly during the third trimester , can influence fetal positioning.

3. Hands and Knees Position

Spend some time on your hands and knees. This position may help the baby settle into the pelvis with the head down.

4. Forward-leaning Inversion

Under the guidance of a qualified professional, some women try forward-leaning inversions to encourage the baby to move into a head-down position. This involves positioning the body with the hips higher than the head.

5. Prenatal Yoga

Prenatal yoga focuses on strengthening the pelvic floor and promoting flexibility, potentially aiding in cephalic presentation.

6. Professional Guidance

Seeking guidance from a healthcare provider or a certified doula can provide personalized advice tailored to individual needs.

1. Cephalic presentation is good or bad?

Cephalic position is generally considered good as it aligns with the natural process of childbirth. It reduces the likelihood of complications and increases the chances of a successful vaginal delivery . However, it's essential to note that the overall health of both the mother and baby determines its appropriateness.

2. How to increase the chances of normal delivery in cephalic presentation?

Increasing the chances of normal delivery in cephalic presentation involves adopting healthy practices during pregnancy, such as maintaining good posture, engaging in appropriate exercises, and seeking professional guidance. However, individual circumstances vary, and consultation with a healthcare provider is paramount.

Final Thoughts

Navigating the journey of pregnancy involves understanding various aspects, and cephalic presentation plays a crucial role in determining the birthing experience. The benefits of a head-first position, coupled with strategies to encourage it, empower expectant mothers to actively participate in promoting optimal fetal positioning. As always, consulting with healthcare professionals ensures personalized care and guidance, fostering a positive and informed approach towards childbirth.

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Romantic baatein kaise kare | रोमांटिक बातें कैसे करे

Romantic baatein kaise kare

Romantic baatein kaise kare : रोमांटिक बातें करना एक कला है जो हर किसी के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है। इस कला …

Ladki Dhoka Kyu Deti Hai – लड़की (Girlfriend) धोका कब देती है

Ladki Dhoka Kyo Deti hai

Ladki Dhoka Kyu Deti Hai : आजकल के रिश्तों में विश्वास और समर्थन होना अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है, खासकर जब हम …

प्रेगनेंसी में पति से कब दूर रहना चाहिए – Pregnancy me pati se kab dur rahna chahiye

Pregnancy me pati se kab dur rahna chahiye

प्रेगनेंसी में पति से कब दूर रहना चाहिए : प्रेगनेंसी एक महिला के जीवन का वो समय होता है जब …

अंडा फटने के बाद गर्भावस्था के लक्षण  | Anda Fatne Ke Bad Garbhavastha Ke Lakshan

Anda Fatne Ke Bad Garbhavastha Ke Lakshan

अंडा फटने के बाद गर्भावस्था के लक्षण : शादी के बाद, महीने में पीरियड्स की डेट मिस होते ही, हर …

कैसे पता करें कि महिला दूसरे के संपर्क में हैं | Pata Kare Ki Mahila Dusre ke Samprak Me Hai

pregnancy me cephalic presentation in hindi

कैसे पता करें कि महिला दूसरे के संपर्क में हैं : महिलाएँ समाज की मौलिक धारा होती हैं और उनका …

पत्नी पति के बिना कितने दिन रह सकती है | Patni Pati Ke Bina Kitne Din Reh Sakti hai

Patni Pati Ke Bina Kitne Din Reh Sakti hai

Patni Pati Ke Bina Kitne Din Reh Sakti hai :  विवाह में, विभिन्न स्थितियाँ और परिस्थितियाँ आती हैं जो पति-पत्नी …

2 महीने का बच्चा पेट में कितना बड़ा होता है | 2 Mahine ka baccha kitna bada hota hai

2 Mahine ka baccha kitna bada hota hai

2 महीने का बच्चा पेट में कितना बड़ा होता है : पहली बार माता – पिता बनने का अहसास बहुत …

पीरियड के बिना भी प्राइवेट पार्ट से खून क्यों आता है | Bina Period ke Blood Kyo Aata Hai

Bina Period ke Blood Kyo Aata Hai

पीरियड के बिना भी प्राइवेट पार्ट से खून क्यों आता है : पीरियड के दौरान लगभग हर महिला की योनि …

प्रेग्नेंट होने के लिए कौन सी दवा खाएं | Pregnant hone ke liye konsi dava khaye

Pregnant hone ke liye konsi dava khaye

प्रेग्नेंट होने के लिए कौन सी दवा खाएं: एक महिला के जीवन में सबसे ज्यादा बदलाव प्रेगनेंसी में आते हैं। …

गर्भ में लड़के की धड़कन कितनी होती है | Bacche ke Garbh me Dhadkan

गर्भ में लड़के की धड़कन कितनी होती है

गर्भ में लड़के की धड़कन कितनी होती है : बच्चे की सेहत का पता करने के लिए समय समय पर …

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  1. Cephalic Presentation of Baby During Pregnancy

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  2. Cephalic presentation of baby in pregnancy

    pregnancy me cephalic presentation in hindi

  3. Cephalic presentation क्या है? Cephalic presentation in ultrasound

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  4. Cephalic presentation of baby meaning in Hindi

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  5. Garbh Me Baby Head Down Kab Or Kaise Karta Hai

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  6. What is cephalic position?| cephalic presentation

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VIDEO

  1. Cephalic presentation in pregnancy #baby #preganacy #gynaecologists #apollohospitals

  2. Is cephalic presentation normal at 20 weeks?

  3. Placenta Previa In Hindi // Placenta Previa क्या होता है // Antepartum Hemorrhage Lecture

  4. Positions in Cephalic Presentation ll बेमिसाल Concept

  5. गर्भावस्था ||Gestation period

  6. Fetal Attitude. Cephalic Presentation. Obstetrics

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  1. Cephalic presentation in hindi

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  2. Baby ulta ha ya seedha| Delivery normal ya operation| Cephalic or

    This video will explain about the Cephalic Vs Breech presentation. What are the different types of breech. How they detrmime the mode of delivery.#pregnancy ...

  3. Mechanism of Face Presentation in Hindi

    What is the face presentation mechanism of labour?Face Presentation is one of the rare varieties of cephalic presentation. It is more common in multiparae.In...

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    cephalic, breech, limbs, brow, back, shoulder presentation meaning in pregnancy ultrasound in hindi!Radhe radhe friends! is video me maine cephalic, breech, ...

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    Medical terms and definitions during pregnancy and birth by Better Health 3. Breech - series—Types of breech presentation by Medlineplus 4. Breech Pregnancy by Pregnancy birth & baby 5. Breech - series—Complications of breech by Medlineplus 6. Labor and birth by Womenshealth 7. Breech presentation and turning the baby by Department of ...

  6. क्या नॉर्मल डिलीवरी के लिए वर्टेक्स पोजीशन अच्छी है?

    वर्टेक्स पोजीशन (सिर नीचे की ओर) के प्रकार - Types of Vertex Position. वर्टेक्स पोजीशन दो तरह की होती हैं, जो इस प्रकार हैं (1) : 1. ऑकीपुट इंटीरियर (Occiput anterior ...

  7. Cephalic Presentation: Meaning, Benefits, And More I BabyChakra

    Benefits of Cephalic Presentation in Pregnancy. Cephalic presentation is one of the most ideal birth positions, and has the following benefits: It is the safest way to give birth as your baby's position is head-down and prevents the risk of any injuries. It can help your baby move through the delivery canal as safely and easily as possible.

  8. Abnormal Fetal lie, Malpresentation and Malposition

    Abnormal Fetal Lie. If the fetal lie is abnormal, an external cephalic version (ECV) can be attempted - ideally between 36 and 38 weeks gestation. ECV is the manipulation of the fetus to a cephalic presentation through the maternal abdomen. It has an approximate success rate of 50% in primiparous women and 60% in multiparous women.

  9. Cephalic presentation

    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 first enters the birth canal). All other presentations are abnormal (malpresentations ...

  10. Fetal Positions For Birth: Presentation, Types & Function

    Occiput or cephalic anterior: This is the best fetal position for childbirth. It means the fetus is head down, facing the birth parent's spine (facing backward). Its chin is tucked towards its chest. The fetus will also be slightly off-center, with the back of its head facing the right or left. This is called left occiput anterior or right ...

  11. Fetal presentation: Breech, posterior, transverse lie, and more

    At the time of delivery, 97 percent of babies are head-down (cephalic presentation). But there are several other possibilities, including feet or bottom first (breech) as well as sideways (transverse lie) and diagonal (oblique lie). Photo credit: Jonathan Dimes for BabyCenter. Fetal presentation and position. During the last trimester of your ...

  12. Cephalic presentation क्या है? Cephalic presentation in ultrasound

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  13. Cephalic Presentation of Baby During Pregnancy

    2. 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 ...

  14. The evolution of fetal presentation during pregnancy: a retrospective

    Introduction. Cephalic presentation is the most physiologic and frequent fetal presentation and is associated with the highest rate of successful vaginal delivery as well as with the lowest frequency of complications 1.Studies on the frequency of breech presentation by gestational age (GA) were published more than 20 years ago 2, 3, and it has been known that the prevalence of breech ...

  15. A Comprehensive Guide on Cephalic Presentation for Moms-to-Be

    Navigating the journey of pregnancy involves understanding various aspects, and cephalic presentation plays a crucial role in determining the birthing experience. The benefits of a head-first position, coupled with strategies to encourage it, empower expectant mothers to actively participate in promoting optimal fetal positioning.

  16. Vertex Presentation: Position, Birth & What It Means

    The vertex presentation describes the orientation a fetus should be in for a safe vaginal delivery. It becomes important as you near your due date because it tells your pregnancy care provider how they may need to deliver your baby. Vertex means "crown of the head.". This means that the crown of the fetus's head is presenting towards the ...

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

    Study learn about birth positions, as to move your baby, plus cephalic presentation. If you hear your doctor mention cephalic presentation, you might wonder what it means and whether it's a good thing. Learn more about maternity positions, how to move your baby, and cephalic presentation. Health Conditions. Featured.

  18. Cephalic presentation of a baby in hindi

    Cephalic presentation of a baby in hindi | Breech Position to Normal Position | Normal या C-section!Apki Normal delivery hogi yea C-section ye janiye || whic...

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

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

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  22. Cephalic presentation of baby meaning in Hindi

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