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	FOX Broadcasting Company: House: Show Information
		Everything is a success and the fetal heart is structurally sound according to the MRI.
		The fetal heart rate explodes to 185 and contractions begin pre-term labor.
		Later in the surgery, the fetal surgeon spots three lesions in the lungs and pronounces it to be C-CAM.
	www.fox.com /house/recaps/317.htm (1716 words)

	Chapter 12 Fetal Positions
		Fetal position plays a very important role in determining the course of labor, and in whether the baby will ultimately fit through the mother's pelvic opening.
		This position is known as occiput anterior, which signifies that the occiput (back) of the fetal skull rests against the anterior (front) portion of the mother's pelvis.
		Their chins may not be tucked, a position known as deflexed head, or their heads may be turned to one side or another in the occiput transverse position.
	www.askdramy.com /Chap12.html (853 words)

	chet_ladewig_contempnrs_5\|Conception and Fetal Development\|Audio Glossary
		A condition in which the fetal head is of such a shape or size, or in such a position, that it cannot pass through the maternal pelvis.
		Normal fetal attitude is one of moderate flexion of the arms onto the chest and flexion of the legs onto the abdomen.
		An abnormal position of the fetus in the birth canal.
	wps.prenhall.com /chet_ladewig_contempnrs_5/0,2387,79281-,00.html (1122 words)

	Fetal Position
		Fetal position reflects the orientation of the fetal head or butt within the birth canal.
		In cases of fetal scalp swelling or significant molding, these landmarks may become obscured, but in most cases, they can identify the fetal head position as it is engaged in the birth canal.
		The terms used for breech positions are the same as for cephalic positions, except the sacrum of the fetus is used as the identifying landmark, instead of the occiput.
	www.brooksidepress.org /Products/OBGYN_101/MyDocuments4/Text/AbnormalLD/fetal_position.htm (667 words)

	Physicians Insurance - Minimizing Obstetrical Risk - Fetal Monitoring
		Initially, the fetal monitor was developed for the intrapartum period to better evaluate the status of the fetus during labor.
		Antepartum fetal surveillance for a variety of conditions such as postdatism and suspected intrauterine-growth retardation has also become a mainstay in the management of pregnancy.
		Because normal fetal activity is indicative of its well-being, providers should instruct their patients to begin routinely noting “kick counts” during the last few weeks of pregnancy.
	www.phyins.com /pi/risk/minimize/fetal.html (1389 words)

	fetal presentation
		Although this position is not the most comfortable one for the mother, it is very effective as it allows the baby more room in which to rotate.
		If labour is more advanced when the posterior is identified, say 4-5 cm, if may be helpful while the mother is in the knee-chest position for the attendant to place her hand in the mother's vagina and gently lift the head, somewhat disengaging the head and allowing it to turn to anterior.
		Again, placing the mother in the knee-chest position, with knees slightly apart, the midwife may place her hand into the woman's vagina (remember, your hand is smaller than the baby's head!).
	www.angelfire.com /md3/surgery/pregnancy/id36.htm (1938 words)

	Fetal effects of maternal position during labor - Tips from Other Journals American Family Physician - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		A fetal pulse oximeter sensor was placed against the fetal cheek or temple to monitor fetal oxygen saturation.
		The fetal oxygen saturation was significantly lower when mothers were in the supine position than when mothers were in the left lateral position.
		The right lateral position was associated with a non-significant decrease in fetal oxygen saturation compared with the left lateral position.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3225/is_n3_v55/ai_19180320 (353 words)

	OptimalFetalPositioning
		Your baby's position can have a major influence on the kind of labor you will experience and the way that your baby is born (no/low intervention vs vacuum, forceps, or cesarean).
		This forward positioning of the pelvis allowed gravity to rotate the heaviest parts of the baby (the back of the head and the spine) forward to align with the curve of Mom's belly and into the best position for a normal birth.
		Practicing optimal fetal positioning during the last six weeks of pregnancy is non-invasive and includes the use of appropriate maternal postures and exercises that encourage your unborn baby to move into a position where his head can move through your pelvis without restriction.
	www.betterbirthpartners.com /optimalfetalpositioning.html (1662 words)

	Fetal Assessment
		AWHONN supports the use of fetal auscultation and palpation of uterine activity as well as the judicious, appropriate application of intrapartum electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) in order to assess and promote maternal and fetal well being.
		Furthermore, AWHONN strongly advises that all nurses who perform fetal assessment during the antepartum or intrapartum period complete a course of study that includes the physiologic interpretation of EFM data and its implications for labor support.
		Because fetal assessment in labor is subject to variation in interpretation and subsequent intervention, institutional policies and procedures should outline a formal mechanism that allows the nurse the opportunity to address such issues.
	www.awhonn.org /awhonn/?pg=875-4730-4750 (565 words)

	Fetus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The circulatory system of a human fetus works differently from that of born humans, mainly because the lungs are not in use: the fetus obtains oxygen and nutrients from the woman through the placenta and the umbilical cord.
		The extra-hepatic portion of the fetal left umbilical vein becomes the adult ligamentum teres hepatis (the "round ligament of the liver").
		Fetal hemoglobin enhances the fetus' ability to draw oxygen from the placenta.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fetal (1532 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Delivery presentations
		The normal fetal attitude is commonly referred to as the fetal position: the head is tucked down to the chest, with arms and legs drawn in towards the center of the chest.
		This is not considered preferable since this part of the fetal head is not the smallest, thus increasing the difficulty of the birth.
		Preferably the fetal head is flexed down to the chest resulting in a "vertex" delivery, in which the crown of the head exits first.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/002060.htm (699 words)

	Suboptimal Fetal Positions - from Ronnie Falcão's Midwife Archives
		The OL/A positions are the most favorable for a fetus to settle in prior to labor commencing.
		Relaxing in semi-reclining positions: If a woman sits with her knees higher than the hips, which happens when she slouches back in a sofa or armchair to rest, the angle of her pelvic brim to her spine is reduce from 120^ to approximately 90^.
		Changes in fetal position during labor and their association with epidural analgesia.
	www.gentlebirth.org /archives/position.html (9738 words)

	New One
		Position usually refers to how the back of the baby's head is lying in reference to the mother's spine (towards her spine or away from it, etc.).
		A posterior position can often be turned to anterior through the use of special exercises/positions before or during labor, some turn on their own, and a few providers also know how to go in and turn the baby manually during labor.
		A 'closed' knee-chest position means that hips and knees are flexed so that the thighs are partially under her abdomen, and this gives the baby less room to move out of the pelvis and interferes with gravity's effect.
	www.plus-size-pregnancy.org /malpositions.htm (10611 words)

	Fetal position - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Fetal position(also spelt FOETAL) is a medical term used to describe the positioning of the body of a prenatal fetus as it develops.
		In this position, the back is curved, the head is bowed, and the limbs are bent and drawn up to the torso.
		This position is used in the medical profession to minimize injury to the neck and chest.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fetal_position (173 words)

	Epidural linked to abnormal head position \| DoctorNDTV: Health news on Epidural linked to abnormal head position
		Requests for epidurals were not associated with fetal position in early labour or with more painful labour.
		Fetal position changes were common during labour and the initial position was not a strong predictor of position at delivery.
		The rate of caesarean delivery was strongly dependent on fetal position - 6.3 percent with face down, 65 percent with face up, and 74 percent with face sideways.
	www.doctorndtv.com /news/detailnews.asp?id=1430 (333 words)

	External cephalic version (version) for breech position
		External cephalic version, or version, is a procedure used to turn a fetus from a breech position or side-lying (transverse) position into a head-down (vertex) position before labor begins.
		Fetal ultrasound is first used to confirm the fetus's position, where the placenta is, and the amount of amniotic fluid.
		Fetal ultrasound is often used during the version attempt to monitor the fetal position.
	www.webmd.com /hw/being_pregnant/hw180146.asp (1102 words)

	Randomised controlled trial of effect of hands and knees posturing on incidence of occiput posterior position at birth ...
		in decreasing the incidence of persistent fetal occiput posterior
		occiput posterior position was 7.8% (82/1046) in the intervention
		position of the fetus with adjustment for parity, as parity
	bmj.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/328/7438/490 (2655 words)

	Optimum Foetal Positioning
		In this position, the baby's head is easily 'flexed', ie his chin tucked onto his chest, so that the smallest part of his head will be applied to the cervix first.
		Mothers of babies in the 'posterior' position are more likely to have long and painful labours as the baby usually has to turn all the way round to facing the back in order to be born.
		However, since the babies' positions were only assessed for ten minutes after one session on hands and knees, this study doesn't tell us very much about the longer-term effects of alterations in the mother's posture.
	www.homebirth.org.uk /ofp.htm (3995 words)

	Basic Imaging > Ultrasound of Fetal Wellbeing
		In fetal distress, oligohydramnios represents fetal renal failure, and is by itself a
		Subsequent research has shown that placental grade is not a independent marker for fetal distress, but correlates with post-date status which correlates with increased morbidity.
		When Diastolic flow is absent or reversed, fetal distress is almost certain, and immediate BPP or NST or even delivery may be indicated.
	radiology.creighton.edu /fetalwell.htm (888 words)

	Persistent Fetal Occiput Posterior Position - January 1, 2004 - American Family Physician
		Although an estimated 5 percent of term cephalic singleton deliveries are in the persistent occiput posterior position, the outcomes and morbidity associated with this position are unclear.
		Women with occiput anterior and posterior positions were similar in most variables, but those with posterior positions tended to be shorter and less likely to have Medicaid insurance.
		The authors conclude that persistent occiput posterior position is associated with a higher rate of most complications of labor and delivery.
	www.aafp.org /afp/20040101/tips/23.html (523 words)

	The Womb - Fetal Position (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The fetal position is the classic curl up reaction to get away from danger, or any of society's ills.
		Perhaps, also in our dreams, as we sometimes wander through old haunts of memories, also are subconscious curls are body into the fetal position and reminisces of the good old days.
		Sleeping in that position is required for many people to even fall asleep.
	www.rit.edu /~ecg5204/409/final/fetalposition.php3 (153 words)

	Fetal Position: Meyer, Stephen C.
		Fetal Position: Meyer, Stephen C. This page is sponsored by Google Ads.
		For the present, however, pro-life legislators should focus on prohibiting post-viability abortions and educating the public about the physiological development of the pre-viability fetus and its affective response to the abortion procedure.
		By passing intentionally modest and incremental legislation designed to expose the moral contradictions, the legal ambiguities, and the political vulnerabilities inherent in the pro-choice position, Republicans can begin to forge a national consensus against the unnecessary killing of the unborn.
	www.arn.org /docs/meyer/sm_fetal.htm (2387 words)

	fetal position definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
		fetal position definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
		curled up position of body: a body position in which the body lies curled up on one side with the head bowed and the legs and arms drawn in toward the chest.
		As well as being a comfortable position for relaxation, the fetal position is often assumed by people during intense emotional trauma.
	encarta.msn.com /encnet/features/dictionary/DictionaryResults.aspx?refid=1861690236 (108 words)

	Fetal ECG Extraction: NeuroDimension Engineering
		The current non-invasive fetal monitoring systems have many drawbacks such as position-sensitivity, signal drop out, frequent confusion between MHR and FHR, failure in obese patients and they are also non-portable and cumbersome.
		The goal of this project is to create a non-invasive, portable and easy to use monitor of maternal-fetal electrical activity (including fetal heart rate, fetal ECG parameters, maternal heart rate, maternal ECG and uterine contractions).
		We are developing information theoretic methods to separate fetal ECG (FECG) signals from the noisy electrical environment of the maternal abdomen based on the statistical properties of the mixtures (blind source separation).
	www.ndengineering.com /fecg.html (293 words)

	Electronic Fetal Monitorw
		Before the invention of the electronic fetal monitor in the 1950s, nurses and doctors periodically monitored the baby's heartbeat themselves by placing a stethoscope on the mother's abdomen.
		Electronic monitors, attached to the mother by large belts strapped around her abdomen, continuously print out a record of both the fetal heartbeat and the strength, duration, and frequency of the uterine contractions, so that deviations from normal patterns can be identified.
		In contrast, in Pat's response to the fetal monitor, as well as in her demand for the enema and her earlier conversion of the wheelchair to a luggage cart, we can observe that by maintaining conceptual distance from the technocratic model, Pat is able to avoid conceptual fusion with the messages sent by obstetrical procedures.
	www.birthpsychology.com /messages/efm/efm.html (1352 words)

	Changes in Fetal Position During Labor and Their Association With Epidural Analgesia -- Lieberman et al. 105 (5): 974 ...
		Changes in Fetal Position During Labor and Their Association With Epidural Analgesia -- Lieberman et al.
		position at delivery was obtained from the provider.
		Final fetal position was established close to delivery.
	www.greenjournal.org /cgi/content/abstract/105/5/974 (391 words)

	Fetal Position Friday - Achenblog
		I was literally in a fetal position last night-- some recurring health crisis that the specialists can't figure out yet.
		They were married after she had accepted a position in Bagdad, teaching English, and later went on to head the English Department at Queen Alia College in Bagdad.
		We stay in the fetal position to conserve energy and to suppress thirst...
	blog.washingtonpost.com /achenblog/2006/08/fetal_position_friday.html (13121 words)

	Definition of position - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
		position at the head of the line> b : a certain arrangement of bodily parts position>
		5 a : relative place, situation, or standing position to make decisions on his own> b : social or official rank or status c : an employment for which one has been hired :
		position with a brokerage firm> d : a situation that confers advantage or preference
	www.m-w.com /cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=position (199 words)

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