Podalic version

The procedure of turning a fetus in the uterus by its feet.


Altering the position of a fetus in the womb so that its feet will emerge first at birth.


Using two hands (one in side the uterus and one on the abdominal wall) to change a twin fetus from a breech to a vertex presentation.


Repositioning the unborn baby so that the feet lead the way down the birth canal for a feet-first delivery, as opposed to the typical head-first approach.


A version in which the hand is inserted into the vagina and one or both of the baby’s feet are pulled down to the vaginal opening.


 


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