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applied simultaneously, will most likely complete 

 delivery. 



VERTEBRO-SACRAL. 

 With All Four Feet Presented. 



In this, we generally find the head and two fore-feet 

 presented normally, until parturition has gone on for 

 a time, when it suddenly stops. On examination, it 

 is found that the hind-feet have become flexed 

 under the foetus, and are pre;sented a certain distance 

 in the pelvic cavity. If called early, pass a repeller 

 between the fore-limbs, and, if possible, push back the 

 hind-limbs, separately, into the uterus. If this fails, cord 

 the hind-legs, draw them well under the body, then 

 apply traction to all four limbs simultaneously, when 

 delivery may be effected. If this fails, try to remove 

 the abdominal organs, either through the chest or 

 abdominal walls, which will allow the hind-legs to get 

 further up under the spine, when delivery may be 

 brought about. Failing this, remove the head and as 

 much of the fore-limbs as can be secured, then push the 

 remaining portion back into the uterus, at the same 

 time applying traction to the hind-limbs, and deliver in 

 the lumbo-pubic position. 



Posterior Presentations. 



LUMBO-SACRAL. 



In this, the hind-limbs are first presented, and the 

 lumbar region of the fcetus is .applied to the sacruni of 

 the parent. 



