. A system of obstetrics . Iinards Abdominal Supporter, ride view. Pinarda Abdominal Supporter, front view. version. When the pelvimetry of primiparae is more generally prac-tised, and physicians are able to estimate more correctly the variouskinds and degrees of pelvic contraction, I believe that external cephalicversion, followed by the high-forceps operation, will be generally pre-ferred to podalic version, and will yield better result- for both motherand child. Prolapse of funis i- generally a contraindication, because podalic ver-sion gives the child a better chance than cephalic version,


. A system of obstetrics . Iinards Abdominal Supporter, ride view. Pinarda Abdominal Supporter, front view. version. When the pelvimetry of primiparae is more generally prac-tised, and physicians are able to estimate more correctly the variouskinds and degrees of pelvic contraction, I believe that external cephalicversion, followed by the high-forceps operation, will be generally pre-ferred to podalic version, and will yield better result- for both motherand child. Prolapse of funis i- generally a contraindication, because podalic ver-sion gives the child a better chance than cephalic version, reposition ofthe cord, and forceps. Imperfect mobility of the foetus in utero is the main contraindication,according to Pinard. This impaired mobility may be due to eithermaternal or foetal <;m-<—e, <;.: 1. Multiple Pregnancy.—Version is possible only after the birth ofthe first child ; 2. Breech Presentations in Primiparas.—When the presenting partremain- fixed and does not yield t«» gentle effort : 3. S


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