Which description matches occiput posterior position?

• A. Occiput posterior
• B. Occiput anterior
• C. Breech
• D. Face presentation

Answer: (A)

Fetal head orientation in labor is being tested here, specifically where the occiput is directed as the head is presenting. Occiput posterior means the fetus is head-down, but the back of the head (the occiput) is directed toward the mother’s spine. This positioning often leads to back labor and can make the labor feel longer or more strenuous because the head has to rotate to a more favorable position during pushing. Many babies rotate to occiput anterior as labor progresses, which usually makes delivery easier. In contrast, the other descriptions refer to different presentations: occiput anterior is when the back of the head points toward the front of the mother and is generally easier to birth; breech means the buttocks or feet present first; face presentation means the face presents first due to the head being fully extended.