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Term: Fetal Malpresentation
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2012-11-05
Definition:
Presenting of the fetus to the lower pole of the uterus during childbirth in a position other than cephalic (head end of the body). Malpresentations strictly include breech and shoulder presentation (transverse lie), but can also incorporate face and brow presentations. (Simm A, 2007).
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References
- Simm A. Fetal malpresentation. Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproductive Medicine 2007;17(10):283-288.(View)
Term used in
- Heaman M, Kingston D, Helewa M, Brownell M, Derksen S, Bogdanovic B, McGowan K, Bailly A. Perinatal Services and Outcomes in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] (View)
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