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Reasons For Breech Presentation
Delivery presentation describes the way the baby (fetus) is positioned to come down the birth canal for delivery.
Alternative Names
Shoulder presentation; Malpresentations; Breech birth; Cephalic presentation; Fetal lie; Fetal attitude
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THE DELIVERY PROCESS
The delivery process is described in terms of fetal station, lie, attitude, and presentation.
Fetal station:
This is the relationship between the presenting part of the baby -- the head,...
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