asynclitism

The different positions are used to correct subtle malpositions of the infant head, such as asynclitism or right occipitoposterior positions.

Fetal indications include nonreassuring fetal status or a need to correct for minor degrees of malposition (asynclitism, deflexion) that historically have been addressed with the use of obstetric forceps.

Which positions often remedy persistent asynclitism? What factors might signal emotional dystocia, and what strategies can help a mom work through it?

* Before the primary surgeon performs a transverse hysterotomy, we utilize reverse asynclitism (going up rather than coming down as a normal cardinal movement of labor) as the fetal head is moved upward, and we have the primary surgeon "squeeze up the shoulder:' which is usually presenting in the lower segment

The most frequent causes of molding are asynclitism and deflexion of the head, commonly seen in occiput posterior and transverse positions.