A FETAL HEAD THAT IS FLOATING ABOVE THE INLET DURING EARLY LABOR

• A. Is always associated with a deflexed attitude
• B. Is associated with an increased risk of Cesarean delivery ✓
• C. Signifies a malposition
• D. Only occurs in cases of android pelvic architecture

During early labor, a fetal head that is floating above the inlet is indeed associated with an increased risk of Cesarean delivery. This situation typically indicates that the baby’s head has not engaged in the pelvis yet, which can lead to difficulties in the progression of labor and increase the likelihood of needing a Cesarean section for delivery.

When a fetal head is floating above the inlet during early labor, it means that the baby’s head has not descended into the pelvis and engaged in the optimal position for birth. This lack of engagement can be due to various factors, such as the baby being in a deflexed attitude or being in a malposition. In cases where the fetal head remains floating above the inlet for an extended period during labor, it can hinder the progress of labor and increase the chances of needing a Cesarean delivery to safely deliver the baby.