Where is the Baby?
Your doctor may determine your baby's position by feeling around your abdomen using her hands. If there is any doubt about the position, an ultrasound may be used for verification. The most common presentation is "head first" or vertex. If the baby is in a position other than vertex, you and your OB may discuss other means of delivering the baby. Here are the positions your baby might take inside your womb.
Cephalic Also referred to as "vertex" or "head-first" presentation |
Frank Breech Buttocks first Both legs are positioned close to the face |
Footling Breech One or both the baby's feet are presented first |
Transverse The baby is lying sideways inside the uterus |
Source:
Similac Mom, Mommy Record Book
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