02 May 2019 02 May 2019

Should midwives learn to scan for presentation? Findings from a large survey of midwives in the UK

Fetal lie and presentation in the late third trimester have traditionally been determined by abdominal palpation using Leopold's manoeuvres or a similar technique Although accuracy may be increased when this is undertaken by an experienced clinician (Lydon-Rochelle et al, 1993), correct diagnosis of non-cephalic presentation may prove difficult, especially in the context of increased maternal BMI or polyhydramnios