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external cephalic version

external cephalic version, or version, is a procedure used to turn a breech fetus into a head-down (vertex) position before labour begins. when successful, version makes it possible for a woman to try a vaginal birth instead of having a caesarean section.

external cephalic version is typically tried at term, when the fetus is less likely to turn back to breech position. a fetus is closely monitored before, during, and after the procedure for possible distress. after first using medicine to relax the mother's uterine muscles, a doctor presses on specific areas of her abdomen to turn the fetus.

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