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5. Post-partum hemorrhage.

6. Liability to puerperal sepsis.

7. Perineal lacerations when the fetus is born as face to pubis.

B- Fetal Complications:

• Asphyxia due to prolonged labor and compression of prolapsed

cord.

• Operative birth injuries.
Face Presentation

Definition

It is a cephalic presentation in which the head is completely

extended, so the fetus presents by the face.

Incidence: About one in every 500 labors.

Educational video about face presentation:

https://youtu.be/emieT36CML8?t=13

Diagnosis

A) Abdominal Examination:

a- Fundal level: correspond with the period of amenorrhea.

b- Fundal grip: breech occupies the fundus.

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