Presentation Information

Fiona Hallinan

Strategies for Fetal Malposition: Recognition & Response

  • Speaker: Fiona Hallinan , Nurse, Midwife, Bodyworker, Educator
  • Presentation Type:
  • Duration: 60 Mins
  • Credits: 1 CERP, 1 ACM CPD, 1 ACNM CEU, 0.1 Midwifery CEU
Abstract:

Malposition of the baby presents in many ways: breech, transverse, occipito posterior (OP), etc. In this presentation OP, deflexion & asynclitism will be the focus. OP presentations present numerous challenges to birthing women and their care providers. Many labours become stalled and end in surgical births when baby in this malpositioned state. When consideration is given to contributing factors influencing baby’s position, creative birth preparation can be implemented. Similarly, when there is an appreciation of the power of flexion of baby’s head and the connection to labour progress, actions can be taken to support flexion.