Is LOA a good position for baby?
The Left Occiput Anterior position has the reputation as the best fetal position. Actually, LOA is just one of the best positions to help the baby be in the smallest diameter to fit the pelvis. The LOA baby has his or her back on the mother’s left side.
Is left occiput anterior presentation normal?
These anterior presentations (ROA and LOA) are normal and usually are the easiest way for the fetus to traverse the birth canal. This LOT (Left, Occiput, Transverse) position and its’ mirror image, ROT, are common in early labor.
How do you know if baby is Loa?
When baby is LOA, you’ll feel the firmness of baby’s back on the left side of your belly, the bulge of their butt up by your left ribs, kicks under the right side of your ribs or over by your right hip bone, and baby’s heart beat will be strongest on the lower left side of your pelvis.
Why is left occiput anterior best?
Any anterior position, whether left or right, is an ideal fetal position. The anterior positions make it easier for the baby’s head to navigate the birth canal. When babies enter the pelvis in the left or right occiput posterior position women can feel more discomfort during labor.
Which is better ROA or Loa?
Rest assured, the ROA fetal position is as good as the LOA position. It’s believed the left anterior position is ‘better’ because, in most women, the uterus is slightly larger on the left side, so babies look for the most comfortable space.
What is left occiput anterior position?
Left occiput anterior (LOA) means the back of your baby’s head is anterior (near the pubic bone) and slightly rotated to your left. Your baby will enter your birth canal facing the area between your spine and right hip.
Is LOA better than ROA?
What does Loa mean for fetal position?
How do I move my baby to Loa?
This is the Left Occiput Anterior position (LOA). To be in this position, baby needs to be head down, with his back on the left side of the front of your tummy. His face is pointing midway between your right hip and spine. In this position, the baby’s head is easily ‘flexed’, i.e. his chin tucked into his chest.
How do I get my baby to Loa?
Avoid positions which encourage your baby to face your tummy. The main culprits are slouching in armchairs, reclining on a car seat, or anything where your knees are higher than your pelvis. The best way to do this is to spend lots of time kneeling upright, sitting upright, or on hands and knees.
How do I get my baby into a LOA position?
Some ways to do that are:
- Sit upright on a chair making sure your knees are lower than your pelvis and your torso is slightly tilted forwards.
- Sit on a swiss ball.
- Watch your favourite Netflix show while kneeling on the floor, over a beanbag or cushion or sit on a dining chair.
Why is LOA more common than ROA?
LOA is more common than ROA, and ROP is more common than LOP as in LOA and ROP the head enters the pelvis in the right oblique diameter which is more favourable than the left oblique because: anatomically, the right oblique is slightly longer than the left, the pelvic colon reduces the length of the left oblique.
What is the left occiput anterior position for birth?
Left occiput anterior (LOA) refers to the position of your baby for labor and birth. Specifically, LOA means your baby is entering your pelvis head down, facing the area between your spine and right hip. Having your baby positioned head down in your womb facing your back (occiput anterior) is considered the optimal position for birth.
Why is the baby in the Loa position?
It was believed LOA was the best position for baby to be in to start labor because, in the majority of women, the uterus is slightly larger on this side. Most babies feel more comfortable placing their backs in the bigger space. As each woman is unique, so is each uterus. It’s also absolutely fine if the baby presents in the ROA position.
What does it mean when Baby Is Right Occiput transverse?
When the baby is facing outward toward the mother’s left thigh, the baby is said to be right occiput transverse (ROT). Like the previous presentation, ROT is halfway between a posterior and anterior position. If the baby was previously in a posterior position, ROT is a sign the baby is making a positive move toward an anterior position.
When is the baby facing out the mother’s left thigh?
When the baby is facing out the mother’s left thigh, the baby is said to be Right Occiput Transverse (ROT). This position is half way between a posterior and anterior position. It can indicate positive movements towards an anterior position if the baby has previously been known to be posterior (in either direction).