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What does it mean if there is cephalic presentation?

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Head down: Cephalic means that the baby's head is down, which from an obstetrical perspective is the desirable position, as opposed to breech, when the baby is bottom down.

Dr Maes and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/8/2017

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