ClassificationStation
OutletThe fetal skull has reached the pelvic floor; the scalp is visible at the introitus without separating the labia.
The fetal head is at or on the perineum.
The sagittal suture is in the anteroposterior diameter or in the right or left occipitoanterior or occipitoposterior position.
Rotation does not exceed 45 degrees.
LowThe leading edge of the fetal skull is station +2 cm or more.
The head is not on the pelvic floor.
MidThe head is engaged, but the leading edge of the skull is above station +2 cm.
HighForceps and vacuum are not included in this classification.