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Transverse lie

Transverse lie

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Transverse lie is a condition where the fetus is lying sideways within the uterus. If found at labor it requires delivery via Caesarean section. The normal position for a fetus is head-down.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Pregnancy complications

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

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