Predominance of Cephalic Presentation at Birth: An Oxygen Delivery-Based Concept

• Main Authors: Hsui Yang Wong (Author), Yoo Kuen Chan (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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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. Observation: As pregnancy advances, there is a progressive increase in cephalic presentat...