Occipitoposterior Position: Symptoms, Labor Challenges, and Management
1. Introduction The occipitoposterior position is a common fetal malposition that significantly alters the biomechanics of labor and delivery. In this orientation, the fetus is positioned head-down, but the back of its skull faces the mother’s spine, rather than her anterior abdominal wall. Colloquially referred to as “sunny-side up,” this alignment presents a larger diameter … Read more