Phenomena and Processes

Labor Presentation

The position or orientation of the FETUS at near term or during OBSTETRIC LABOR, determined by its relation to the SPINE of the mother and the birth canal. The normal position is a vertical, cephalic presentation with the fetal vertex flexed on the NECK.

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The position or orientation of the FETUS at near term or during OBSTETRIC LABOR, determined by its relation to the SPINE of the mother and the birth canal. The normal position is a vertical, cephalic presentation with the fetal vertex flexed on the NECK.

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6 entry terms
  • Fetal Presentation
  • Presentation, Fetal
  • Presentation, Labor
  • Fetal Malpresentation
  • Fetal Malpresentations
  • Malpresentation, Fetal

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check tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY

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  1. G08.686.520w
  2. G08.686.784w.769w.326.520w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Labor Presentation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007746. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007746
  2. Labor Presentation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presentation_(obstetrics)
  3. Labor Presentation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3409113