What's Cephalic Presentation Mean?

Ideally for labor, the baby is positioned head-down, facing your back, with the chin tucked to its chest and the back of the head ready to enter the pelvis. This is called cephalic presentation. Most babies settle into this position with the 32nd and 36th week of pregnancy.

How do you know if your presentation is cephalic?

In the cephalic presentation, the hand is placed flat on the pubic symphysis, and the palpation could delineate the fetal head portion that can be reached above the pelvic inlet. Using the rule of fifths, the distance between the base and vertex of the fetal head is divided into five equal parts.

Which presentation is best for normal delivery What are abnormal positions for delivery?

The safest position for a fetus ready to deliver is facing the mother's front of the body and the safest presentation is headfirst through the birth canal. When a fetus is headed down the birth canal feet, face, or shoulders first, the presentation is considered abnormal.