PPPPresentation Position Posture

By Dr.Sulake FaDhil aBBaS

Presentation: The relationship between long axis of the fetus with long axis of mother. It includes:

1-Longitudinal presentation, which can be anterior or posterior depending on which fetal extremity is entering the pelvis .

2- Transverse presentation :The long axis of fetus makes 90° angle with long axis of mother with transverse presentation, which may be ventral or dorsal according to whether the dorsal or ventral aspect of the trunk is presented .

3- Vertical presentation : The long axis of fetus makes 90° angle with long axis of mother with vertical presentation (dorso or ventro )

-In case of Transverse presentation:Cephaloiliac position (R & L).

-In case of Vertical presentation:Cephalosacral position.-In case of Vertical presentation:Cephalosacral position.

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