THE CARDINAL MOVEMENTS OF THE FETUS DURING DELIVERY

Dr. Sophia Charlotte MD January 28, 2012 OBSTRETRICS Edit this post

1. Head floating, before engagement 2. Engagement; descent, flexion 3. Further descent, internal rotation 4. Complete ...

1. Head floating, before engagement
2. Engagement; descent, flexion

3. Further descent, internal rotation

4. Complete rotation, beginning extension

5. Complete extension

6. Restitution (external rotation)
7. Delivery of anterior shoulder
8. Delivery of posterior shoulder