Is left or right occiput anterior better?

It’s believed the left anterior position is ‘better’ because, in most women, the uterus is slightly larger on the left side, so babies look for the most comfortable space. If your baby’s position is ROA she’s still in an optimal position to go through the birth canal.

How do I keep my baby’s head down after ECV?

Long, brisk walks. Wearing a pregnancy belt. Doing Side-lying Releases on both sides daily (for a while), and then twice a week. Keep balancing (you’ve done good work, but keep going so tight muscles don’t return and create issues again)

What is the occiput anterior position in labor?

There are two different positions called occiput anterior (OA) positions that may occur. The left occiput anterior (LOA) position is the most common in labor. In this position, the baby’s head is slightly off-center in the pelvis with the back of the head toward the mother’s left thigh.

What is left occiput posterior position?

When your baby is lying in the pelvis facing forward the baby is an an occiput posterior position. When the baby is facing forward and slightly to the left, so that the baby would be looking out the right thigh, it is said to be in the Left Occiput Posterior (LOP) position.

What happens when a baby is in the left occiput transverse position?

When a baby is in the left occiput transverse position (LOT) or right occiput transverse (ROT) position during labor, it may lead to more pain and a slower progression. There are several labor positions a mother can try to alleviate pain and encourage the baby to continue rotating toward an anterior position, including: 2  3  1 

Is it painful to give birth in the left occiput position?

In general, OA positions do not lead to problems or additional pain during labor or birth. 1  When facing out toward the mother’s right thigh, the baby is said to be left occiput transverse (LOT). This position is halfway between a posterior and anterior position.