“Transverse Lie” is a sideways position. This article outlines easy ways to help a transverse baby move head down and what to do if self-care isn't enough.

Jan 24, 2025 · The curvature of the fetal spine is oriented upward (also called "back up" or dorsosuperior), and the fetal small parts and umbilical cord present at the cervix. This topic will discuss the clinical manifestations and management of transverse lie.

Dec 10, 2023 · A transverse baby position, also called transverse fetal lie, is when the fetus is sideways—at a 90-degree angle to your spine—instead of head up or head down. This development means that a vaginal delivery poses major risks to both you and the fetus.

Apr 13, 2020 · A transverse baby is oriented the wrong way in the womb for a vaginal birth. Here's how to identify a transverse lie, and some resources to help reposition.

Nov 22, 2024 · Although rare, a baby can be in a transverse lie position in the third trimester. Here's what having a transverse baby means and how it impacts delivery.

Right Occiput Transverse (ROT) is a common starting position in which the baby has a bit more likelihood of rotating to the posterior during labor than to the anterior. Right Occiput Posterior usually involves a straight back with a lifted chin (in the first-time mother).

Oct 8, 2022 · Transverse lie means that your baby is lying sideways across your tummy, rather than in a head-down position. It's a common position for your baby in early pregnancy. Most babies will get themselves into a head-down position by the end of the final trimester, if not before.

In a transverse lie, the baby is lying horizontally in your uterus and may be facing up toward your head or down toward your feet. Babies settle this way less than 1 percent of the time, but it happens more commonly if you're carrying multiples or deliver before your due date.

Lie refers to the angle of the fetus in relation to the mother and the uterus. Up-and-down (with the baby's spine parallel to mother's spine, called longitudinal) is normal, but sometimes the lie is sideways (transverse) or at an angle (oblique).

Jan 29, 2025 · The transverse baby position is also known as the transverse lie or the transverse fetal lie. This is when the baby is sideways, creating a 90-degree angle with your spine. This is when vaginal delivery almost becomes impossible, as it is risky for both you and your baby.