Normal baby positions Flashcards
1
Q
at 20 weeks what is the baby position?
A
baby is upright with feet towards mothers spine
2
Q
at 28 weeks what is the baby position?
A
baby flips, head is posterior and pointing towards mothers spine
3
Q
in what position are most babies born?
A
Most babies are born head first with their faces looking down, back against mothers stomach and chin tucked in on their chest (occipito anterior)
4
Q
can babies be born in a occipito-posterior position (facing opposite way with backs to your back)
A
yes
5
Q
what is breech position?
A
bottom leads first, head at the top
6
Q
what is the Transverse position?
A
across womb from side to side
- may need c section in this case
