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I delivered my baby facing down while lying on my back is there any problem i may face in future or was the delivery normal to a baby born facing up.

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

OP: That is called Occiput Posterior position and as long as you did not get a 3rd or 4th degree laceration you should be fine

Answered 6/29/2014

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