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Birth event—birth presentation

Definition

Presenting part of the fetus at birth.

Components

Data Element
Implemented in 1 data element

Comments

Context:

Perinatal statistics:

Presentation types other than vertex are associated with higher rates of caesarean section, instrumental delivery, perinatal mortality and neonatal morbidity.

References


This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.

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