Fetal Positions for Labor and Birth
By Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, About.com Guide
Left Occiput Anterior (LOA)
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The Left Occiput Anterior (LOA) position is the most common in labor. It general represents no problems or additional pain during labor or birth. Here the back of the baby's head is slightly off center in the pelvis with the back of the head towards the mother's left thigh.
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- The Fetal Skull
- Left Occiput Anterior (LOA)
- Left Occiput Transverse (LOT)
- Left Occiput Posterior (LOP)
- Right Occiput Anterior (ROA)
- Right Occiput Transverse (ROT)
- Right Occiput Posterior (ROP)
- How to Tell Where Your Baby Is Located - Leopold's Maneuvers
- How You Can Tell Where Your Baby is Positioned
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