What Is Meant By Cephalic Presentation In Longitudinal Lie ?

Posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2014

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Question : what is known as cephalic presentation in longitudinal lie

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (4 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
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Cephalic means head, longitudinal lie means a straight line from head of baby to toe of baby is parallel to the line passing through head to toe of mother.
It is the most common and normal presentatiin in which baby is present in the womb of mother.
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