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Podalic version is an obstetric procedure wherein the fetus is turned within the womb such that one or both feet present through the cervix during childbirth. It is used most often in cases where the fetus lies transversely or in another abnormal position in the womb. In modern medicine, abnormal lies are increasingly delivered via Caesarean ...
When fetal distress occurs during the second stage of labor, operative vaginal delivery may be used in place of caesarean section which may pose additional risks after birth has progressed and the fetal head is deep in the birth canal. Maternal exhaustion and fetal distress would also be indications for appropriate use of operative vaginal ...
External cephalic version (ECV) is a process by which a breech baby can sometimes be turned from buttocks or foot first to head first. It is a manual procedure that is recommended by national guidelines for breech presentation of a pregnancy with a single baby, in order to enable vaginal delivery.
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1. The baby may turn to a breech position, making birth more difficult if the membranes are ruptured before head engagement. [5] 2. There is an increased risk of umbilical cord prolapse. [5] 3. There is an increased risk of infection if there is a prolonged time between rupture and birth. [5]
A breech birth is when a baby is born bottom first instead of head first, as is normal. [1] Around 3–5% of pregnant women at term (37–40 weeks pregnant) have a breech baby. [ 2 ] Due to their higher than average rate of possible complications for the baby, breech births are generally considered higher risk. [ 3 ]
This treatise for midwives demonstrated abnormal presentations at birth and their management. She was the first to describe a two-handed method of performing an internal rotation of the baby to extract it as a breech (a variation of which is performed today on the second twin, see above) using a sling. [ 6 ]
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