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Fetal Lie

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Fetal Lie, Longitudinal Lie, Oblique Lie

  • Definition
  1. Relationship of the fetus to the long axis of mother
  • Normal Lie
  • Longitudinal
  1. Fetus long axis in line with mother long axis
  • Abnormal lie
  1. Transverse Lie
  2. Oblique Lie (unstable lie)