Predominance of Cephalic Presentation at Birth: An Oxygen Delivery-Based Concept
Background: Fetuses closer to term present predominantly as cephalic, and by the time of delivery 96-97% of them are born headfirst. To date, no coherent hypothesis has been put forth to explain the phenomenon.
Hsui Yang Wong, Yoo Kuen Chan
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Systematic Kleihauer–Betke Test after External Cephalic Version for Breech Presentation: Is It Useful? [PDF]
The incidence of fetomaternal hemorrhage (FMH) after external cephalic version (ECV) has been poorly reported. In this study, we evaluated the frequency of FMH, diagnosed by positive Kleihauer–Betke test (KBT), after ECV attempt and then evaluate the ...
Johanna Lemaitre +2 more
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EXTERNAL CEPHALIC VERSION AND REDUCING THE INCIDENCE OF BREECH PRESENTATION
Background External cephalic version (ECV)is manipulations performed through the abdominal wall that yield a cephalic presentation,it is typically done around 37 weeks of pregnancy.before 36 weeks of pregnancy ,there is a chance to rotate to head down ...
Yogitha Lakshmi Lanka +2 more
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Changes in fetal presentation in the preterm period and the prediction of non-cephalic delivery
Objective Since fetal presentation is an essential factor for planning mode of delivery, the estimation of fetal presentation at delivery is important in prenatal management.
Kosuke Kato +9 more
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Evaluation of postural therapy using lateral position according to fetal back orientation on breech presentation and breech recurrence (BRLT study): An open-label randomized controlled trial. [PDF]
BackgroundIn Japan, the lateral position method is known as a postural therapy for breech presentation wherein the mother lies down in lateral position according to the orientation of the fetal back.
Hiroki Shinmura +7 more
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Episiotomies During Deliveries of Singletons in Cephalic Presentation: The Incidence can be Reduced [PDF]
Elie Nkwabong, L Kouam
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Fetal leg posture in uncomplicated breech and cephalic pregnancies [PDF]
Background The objective of our study was to determine differences in prenatal leg posture development between breech and cephalic-born babies. Materials and methods Ten healthy fetuses in breech and ten healthy fetuses in cephalic presentation were ...
A Chan +19 more
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Effects of external cephalic version for breech presentation at or near term in high-resource settings: A systematic review of randomized and non-randomized studies [PDF]
INTRODUCTION External cephalic version (ECV) for breech presentation involves manual manipulation of the fetus from breech to cephalic presentation at or near term, in an attempt to avoid breech birth.
Aase Serine Devold Pay +5 more
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