What is the meaning of Asynclitism?

Asynclitism is defined as the “oblique malpresentation of the fetal head in labor”. Asynclitism is a clinical diagnosis that may be difficult to make; it may be found during vaginal examination. It is significant because it may cause failure of progress operative or cesarean delivery.

What causes Asynclitism?

Asynclitism Causes These can be: Rotated hips of the pregnant person. Compound presentations (a hand or foot alongside the head) Uneven pelvic floor.

Are babies asynclitic?

An asynclitic presentation is when your baby’s head is “tilted” to one side as he moves down through your pelvis during labour. Imagine tipping your head slightly down towards your shoulder. This is what your baby’s position will look like. Most babies will straighten their necks as they pass through the pelvis.

What is an asynclitic presentation?

An asynclitic birth or asynclitism refers to the position of a fetus in the uterus such that the head of the baby is presenting first and is tilted to the shoulder, causing the fetal head to no longer be in line with the birth canal (vagina).

Is Asynclitism normal?

Asynclitism is a common baby position in the womb where baby’s head is tilted to one side. This means that their head isn’t in line with the birth canal. In some cases, this can lead to birthing complications.

How do you assess Asynclitism?

To diagnose asynclitism, it is first necessary to determine the position of the fetal occiput with respect to the maternal pelvis. The side to which the occiput is positioned will indicate the laterality of the asynclitism.

How is Asynclitism diagnosed?

Generally, diagnosis of asynclitism is made subjectively in an indirect way, i.e., when labor slows down or fetal head progression in the birth canal stops. Ultrasound has recently been used as a more objective tool in supporting and validating the clinical diagnosis of asynclitism [8–12].

What is anterior Asynclitism?

Asynclitism, which involves presentation of the parietal aspect of the fetal head, is one of the most frequent malpositions during labor1. It is defined as anterior when the anterior parietal bone is presenting and posterior when the posterior parietal bone is presenting.