Cephalic presentation

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Cephalic Presentation

Cephalic presentation (/sɪˈfælɪk/ pre-zuhn-'tay-shuhn) is a term used in obstetrics to describe the position of a fetus in the womb, where the head (cephalic from the Greek kephalē meaning head) is directed towards the birth canal. This is the most common position for childbirth and is considered the safest for both the mother and the baby.

Etymology

The term cephalic is derived from the Greek word kephalē, which means head. Presentation in this context, refers to the part of the fetus that is leading in the birth canal during labor and delivery.

Related Terms

  • Vertex presentation: This is a type of cephalic presentation where the top or back of the head leads the way through the birth canal.
  • Breech presentation: This is the opposite of cephalic presentation, where the baby's buttocks or feet are positioned to descend through the birth canal first.
  • Transverse lie: This is when the baby's head is positioned to one side of the mother's body and the buttocks to the other side, rather than being aligned vertically.
  • Obstetrics: This is the field of medicine that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

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