There is simultaneous effacement and dilatation seen in multiparas. Palpation of the presenting part. Head, foot, buttock, other. Station is described as the relationship of the fetal presenting part to the level of the ischial spines in the maternal pelvis. Always assess station by both abdominal method and pelvic method to avoid errors caused by caput.
Position is described as the orientation of the presenting part in regard to the maternal pelvis.
Vertex presentation with the occiput positioned either to the right or left anteriorly is the most common. All rights reserved.