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Occiput anterior

A fetal head position in which the back of the baby’s head faces the front of the birthing person’s pelvis.

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Common mistakes in birth positions

Common mistakes in birth positions

Treating the bed as the default place for labor One of the most common mistakes in birth positions is assuming that labor should mainly happen in bed. Hospital rooms are often arranged around the bed, monitors, intravenous lines, and clinician access, so lying down can feel like the expected behavior even when it is not […]