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What Does 'cephalic Presentation With Fetal Spine On The Maternal Right' Mean In A Pregnant Lady?
My daughter is in 32 week of her pregnancy (2nd child) . First child is 17 months old. Yesterday's scan report says cephalic presentation with fetal spine on the maternal right. What does this mean. When can I expect her delivery . According to her scan report, Her EDD is 15.12.2013.
Wed, 8 Jan 2014
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According to USG reports fetus has cephalic presentation with fetal spine on the maternal right.It is normal finding.Cephalic presentation means head is towards maternal pelvis and buttock of fetus is in upper side of uterus.It is the most common position of fetus.Spine of fetus is towards maternal right side and it is also normal.
Her expected date of delivery is 15.12.2013.
It is too early to comment on type of delivery.
Hope i have answered your query.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
According to USG reports fetus has cephalic presentation with fetal spine on the maternal right.It is normal finding.Cephalic presentation means head is towards maternal pelvis and buttock of fetus is in upper side of uterus.It is the most common position of fetus.Spine of fetus is towards maternal right side and it is also normal.
Her expected date of delivery is 15.12.2013.
It is too early to comment on type of delivery.
Hope i have answered your query.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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