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Labor Presentation

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Definition: The position or orientation of the FETUS at near term or during OBSTETRIC LABOR, determined by its relation to the SPINE of the mother and the birth canal. The normal position is a vertical, cephalic presentation with the fetal vertex flexed on the NECK.  check tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY   
See Also Delivery, Obstetric; Version, Fetal
Examples Breech Presentation 		Other names Presentation, Fetal; Fetal Presentation; Presentation, Labor; Malpresentation, Fetal; Fetal Malpresentations; Fetal Malpresentation

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