Presentation (obstetrics) - Classification

Classification

Thus the various presentations are:

  • cephalic presentation (head first):
    • vertex (crown) — the most common and associated with the fewest complications
    • sinciput (forehead)
    • brow (eyebrows)
    • face
    • chin
  • breech presentation (buttocks or feet first):
    • complete breech
    • footling breech
    • frank breech
  • shoulder presentation:
    • arm
    • shoulder
    • trunk

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