What does it mean when baby is CEPH?

What does it mean when baby is CEPH?

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. Most babies settle into this position within the 32nd to 36th weeks of pregnancy.

Can you deliver a baby in occiput posterior?

Occiput Posterior (OP) In occiput posterior position, your baby’s head is down, but it is facing the mother’s front instead of her back. It is safe to deliver a baby facing this way. But it is harder for the baby to get through the pelvis.

Is occiput posterior position normal?

Occiput posterior (OP) position is the most common fetal malposition. It is important because it is associated with labor abnormalities that may lead to adverse maternal and neonatal consequences, particularly operative vaginal delivery or cesarean delivery.

How do I know if my baby is in cephalic position?

Your baby may be head down if you can:

• feel their head low down in your belly.
• feel their bottom or legs above your belly button.
• feel larger movements — bottom or legs — higher up toward your rib cage.
• feel smaller movements — hands or elbows — low down in your pelvis.

What is lie in OBG?

Fetal lie refers to the relationship between the long axis of the fetus with respect to the long axis of the mother. The possibilities include a longitudinal lie, a transverse lie, and, on occasion, an oblique lie. Fetal presentation is a reference to the part of the fetus that is overlying the maternal pelvic inlet.

Why is it harder to deliver a baby face up?

The risks of sunny side up As with everything in life, labor comes with some risks. The sunny side up, or posterior position, puts baby’s head where it is more likely to get wedged against the pubic bone. When this happens, pressure is placed on your spine and sacrum and can cause a longer and more painful delivery.

Can babies change from cephalic to breech?

Health professionals call this a ‘vertex’ or ‘cephalic’ position. It is fairly common for a baby to be in a breech position before 35 to 36 weeks gestation, but most gradually turn to the head-down position before the last month.

What are cephalic fetal positions and are they safe?

Cephalic fetal positions are significantly safer and easier for both the mother and the baby. However, there is variation within cephalic fetal positions, and some of them are associated with higher rates of pain and complication. There are three basic types of cephalic fetal position: occiput anterior,…

What are the different cephalic (head-down) positions?

There are two kinds of cephalic (head-down) positions that your little one might assume: 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.

What is the correct fetal position for birth?

Fetal Positions for Birth. Ideally for labor, the baby is positioned head-down, facing your back, with the chin tucked to its chest and the back of the head ready to enter the pelvis. This is called cephalic presentation. Most babies settle into this position with the 32nd and 36th week of pregnancy.

What is a cephalic delivery?

About Cephalic Fetal Positions. Another easy and common position, right occiput anterior fetuses are generally delivered without complication. In this position, the baby is turned slightly so that he is facing the mother’s left side, with the back of his head facing the mother’s right buttocks.