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Re: Cervix on Left Side

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 3 Jan 2002 21:20:35 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 3 Jan 2002, Mary wrote: >
>I am 38 weeks, and yesterday during my weekly exam, my doctor commented
>that the baby is on my right side, which is making my cervix shift to
>the left side...the baby's head is down, to the left. He really didn't
>comment any further. What does this mean? Could it cause my labor to be
>rough?

I don't know what it means. It depends partly on how far to the side?? Is the head lower than the cervix? etc.

>
>Also, is it common practice for Ob/Gyns to massage the Peritoneum (sp?)
>with oil during labor to prevent an episiotomy?

Much more common for Midwives, but yes it is an appropriate procedure.

>
>Thank you for your time, and Happy New Year!

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