Effect of maternal posture on breech presentation in pregnancy

Breech malpresentation is associated with maternal-infant morbidity and mortality. Maternal knee-chest posture is a clinical practice intended to reduce the incidence of breech presentation and its concomitant risks in pregnancy. However, research on postural management has been inconclusive. This r...

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Main Author: Founds, Sandra A
Language:ENG
Published: ScholarWorks@UMass Amherst 2002
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Online Access:https://scholarworks.umass.edu/dissertations/AAI3068556