. The science and art of midwifery. Figs. 127-129.—Diagrams showing Sehatzs method of converting face presentations into vertex presentations. the bead tends to move to one side when backward pressure is madeupon the chest, the place of the pelvic wall may be supplied by ex-ternal pressure exerted by an assistant. The time for attempting thismanipulation is previous to the rupture of the membranes. Therequisites for success are experience in mapping out the fetal out-lines by external palpation, and the absence of abdominal and uterineirritability. After rupture of the membranes, great care mu
. The science and art of midwifery. Figs. 127-129.—Diagrams showing Sehatzs method of converting face presentations into vertex presentations. the bead tends to move to one side when backward pressure is madeupon the chest, the place of the pelvic wall may be supplied by ex-ternal pressure exerted by an assistant. The time for attempting thismanipulation is previous to the rupture of the membranes. Therequisites for success are experience in mapping out the fetal out-lines by external palpation, and the absence of abdominal and uterineirritability. After rupture of the membranes, great care must beexercised in vaginal explorations, to avoid injuring the eyes, or excitingpremature respiratory movements by allowing air to enter the mouth. If the chin remains persistently directed to the rear, rotation maysometimes be promoted by either pressing forward with two fingersupon the lower jaw, or by pushing the forehead backward and upward,to produce a deep descent of the chin. To be effective, either ma-nipulation should be
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