Asynclitic birth

An asynclitic birth refers to the position of a baby in the uterus such that the head is tilted to the side^[1]. Most asynclitism corrects spontaneously in the progess of normal labor. Persistence of asynclitism is usually a signal of other problems with dysctocia (abnormal labor).

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Other abnormal birth positions include breech birth, posterior presentation, anterior presentation, and transverse presentation.

References

1. ^ Asynclitism in labor, spinningbabies.com

See also

• Pelvimetry, the assessment of the female pelvis in relation to the birth of a baby
• Childbirth