This position is called occiput anterior.Ĭertain terms are used to describe your baby's position and movement through the birth canal.įetal station refers to where the presenting part is in your pelvis. The best position for the baby to pass through the pelvis is with the head down and the body facing toward the mother's back.
Certain body positions give the baby a smaller shape, which makes it easier for your baby to get through this tight passage. Your baby in the birth canal Shoulder presentation Malpresentations Breech birth Cephalic presentation Fetal lie Fetal attitude Fetal descent Fetal station Cardinal movements Labor-birth canal Delivery-birth canalĭuring labor and delivery, your baby must pass through your pelvic bones to reach the vaginal opening.