Presentation Of Baby

Question 1

Vertex

Answer 1

Top of baby’s head

Question 2

Presentation

Answer 2

Part of baby that is lowest in the uterus

Question 3

Position

Answer 3

Placement of presenting part within the pelvis

Question 4

OA (occiput anterior)

Answer 4

Back of baby’s head points towards front, most common; comes out face up

Question 5

OT (occiput transverse)

Answer 5

Back of baby’s head points towards person’s side

Question 6

OP (occiput posterior)

Answer 6

Back of baby’s head points towards person’s back, tends to cause back pain/labor

Question 7

Occiput

Answer 7

Back of baby’s head