How many of the occipito posterior position" become normal (Occipito anterior)position and deliver comfoably
Around 80% of cases, occipitoposterior of the fetal head becomes occipitoanterior position and delivers normally. Around 15-16% of cases, stays occipitoposterior position and delivers by face to pubis delivery. Around 2-4% of cases, paly rotates to occipitotransverse positions and goes into deep transverse arrest. In this case manual rotation and forceps delivery or cesarean section is indicated.
3-4 %
15-16%
20-25%
75-80%
Labour - III