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Jumping from Preg - What does Dorso-Posterior Mean?
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Hi
Had a scan today (32+1) and it says baby's presentation is cephalic dorso-posterior. I know cephalic means he is head down, but wasn't sure about dorso-posterior. From what I understood looking at the scan he was positioned with his spine running down my left hand side, so does dorso-posterior mean he's side on, rather than back to back or back to front?
Ta! xx
Had a scan today (32+1) and it says baby's presentation is cephalic dorso-posterior. I know cephalic means he is head down, but wasn't sure about dorso-posterior. From what I understood looking at the scan he was positioned with his spine running down my left hand side, so does dorso-posterior mean he's side on, rather than back to back or back to front?
Ta! xx
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having a quick look on the web for any explanations indicate that the report is actually stating 2 things the same - dorsal and posterior both mean towards the back!
maybe your lo is lying towards your back.....!