Foetal Lie at Onset of Labour

This data item is / was included in the following data sets / collections between the dates shown:

The lie of the foetus at onset of labour.

A foetal lie of ‘Transverse’ is compatible with a foetal presentation of ’08 – Other’ or ’09 –Not Known’ only.  It must not be used if the presentation is cephalic or breech.

Conversely, a foetal lie of ‘Oblique’ or ‘Longitudinal’ may only be used where the foetal presentation is ’01 – Cephalic’, ’02 – Breech’ or ’08 – Other’.

Format: 1 digit numeric