Obstetric Words

Question 1

Foetal Lie? Types?

Answer 1

Longitudinal axis of the foetus to the longitudinal axis of the uterus.

Longitudinal is where the head/buttocks are palpable at each end of the uterus

• Oblique lie is where the head/buttocks are palpabe in the iliac fossae
• Transverse lie is where the foetus is lying directly across the uterus

Question 2

Presenting part?

Answer 2

part of the foetus which occupies the lower pole of the uterus. Warn the mother of discomfort and apply firm pressure at the lower pole of the uterus

• Cephalic presentation is suggested by a round presenting part
• Breech presentation is suggested by a broader, softer, less defined presenting part

Question 3

What is station

Answer 3

number of fifths of the head palpable above the pelvic brim