asynclitism
/eɪˈsɪŋklɪtɪzəm/
noun
- A condition during childbirth where the baby's head is tilted to one side, making labor more difficult.
- Severe asynclitism may require medical intervention to ensure a safe delivery.
- The doctor diagnosed asynclitism and adjusted the mother's position to help the baby descend.
- Mild asynclitism often corrects itself as labor progresses.