DYSTOKIA. 



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LUMBO-PUBIC. 



In this, the fcetus is lying on its back, with all the 

 limbs pointing upwards. If called early, it may be 

 possible to push the fcetus into the uterus. Having 

 corded the limbs, by rotation, convert this into a lumbo- 

 sacral. If this is not possible, cord the hind-limbs, and 

 apply traction upwards. As the hocks come to the 

 brim of the pubis, they will likely be caught ; then pass 

 in the hand and elevate them (hocks). When the point 

 of the withers reaches the same situation, they will also 

 be fixed, and it may require considerable traction, still 

 upwards, to relieve them. 



THIGH AND CROUP. 

 Or Breach Presentation. 



This is looked upon as the most difficult presentation 

 met with in practice, and both parent and foetus often 

 die before delivery is completed. The hind-limbs are 

 flexed under the body, and the hip of the foetus is> 



Fig. 29. 

 Thigh and Croup Presentation: Thigh Corded. 



presented. If possible, push the foetus into the womb, 

 cording the fetlocks, and proceed as in hock presentation. 



