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Gynaecology & Obstetrics General 465b8164

External cephalic version is contraindicated all of the following except: September 2006

A
Antepaum hemorrhage
B
Multiple pregnancy
C
Breech presentation
D
Ruptured membranes
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. C: Breech Presentation External cephalic version is a process by which a breech baby can sometimes be turned from buttocks or foot first to head first. It is usually performed after about 36 weeks. It is often reserved for late pregnancy because breech presentation greatly decreases with every week. It can be contrasted with "interal cephalic version", which involves the hand inseed through the cervix Contraindications include antepaum hemorrhage,pre-eclampsia, ruptured membranes,uterine scarring, and multiple pregnancies or fetal abnormality.

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