Presentation (Obstetrics)
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Presentation in Obstetrics refers to the relationship between the leading fetal part and the pelvic inlet: cephalic, breech, or shoulder presentation. A malpresentation is an abnormal (non-vertex) presentation.
Types of Presentations[edit | edit source]
Thus the various presentations are:
- Cephalic (Head first):
- Vertex—commonest and associated with least complications
- Sinciput (forehead)
- Brow (Eye brows)
- Face
- Chin
- Breech presentation[1] (Baby is oriented up-side-down with mother standing):
- Complete breech
- Footling breech
- Frank breech
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Kish, Karen (2003). "Malpresentation & Cord Prolapse (Chapter 21)". In Alan H. DeCherney. Current Obstetric & Gynecologic Diagnosis & Treatment. Lauren Nathan (Ninth Edition ed.). Lange/McGraw-Hill. p. 369. ISBN 0-07-118207-1. Unknown parameter
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