C-section - series—Normal anatomy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia (original) (raw)

C-Section - Series

Overview

In a normal pregnancy, the baby is positioned head down in the uterus.

Review Date 4/16/2024

Updated by: John D. Jacobson, MD, Professor Emeritus, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.