There are some rare variations that can complicate the 1st stage of labour. Some can lead to a normal birth. Others are emergency situations that require a Caesarean. If you wish to read more on some of the less common variations of the 1
st stage, you can click on the appropriate headings below. These can include:
Different positions your baby may be lying in the uterus:
Breech
Brow
Face
Shoulder-transverse/unstable lie
Others quite rare variations such as:
Heavy bleeding during labour
Cord prolapse
Ruptured uterus
Other variations of the 1st stage of labour
There are some other variations only relevant to women in particular circumstances. Two of the more common variations are women having more than one baby, and women planning a vaginal birth after a previous Caesarean. If you are interested in reading about either of these, click onto the appropriate heading below.
Twins or more-labour and birth
Vaginal birth after a previous caesarean (VBAC) - class 9