It describes the terms presentation, position, posture which refers to position of fetus in birth canal.

1. PPP
Presentation Position Posture
By
Dr.Sulake FaDhil aBBaS

2. Presentation: The relationship between long axis of
the fetus with long axis of mother. It includes:
1-Longitudinal presentation, which can be anterior
or posterior depending on which fetal extremity is
entering the pelvis .

3. 2- Transverse presentation :The long axis of fetus
makes 90° angle with long axis of mother with
transverse presentation, which may be ventral or
dorsal according to whether the dorsal or ventral
aspect of the trunk is presented .
3- Vertical presentation : The long axis of fetus
makes 90° angle with long axis of mother with
vertical presentation (dorso or ventro )

9. -In case of Transverse presentation:
Cephaloiliac position (R & L).
-In case of Vertical presentation:
Cephalosacral position.
-In case of Vertical presentation:
Cephalosacral position.

11. Thanks