Fetal lie refers to how the fetus's spine aligns ... The ideal presentation is the cephalic or vertex position. This when the fetus's head is down and the chin is tucked in and facing the spine.

An abdominal examination indicated a longitudinal lie, cephalic presentation, and right occiput posterior position of the fetus. The fetal heart rate pattern was reassuring. Contractions occurred ...

External Cephalic Version (ECV) is a procedure used to turn a fetus from a breech position (where the baby is positioned feet or buttocks first) to a head-down position before delivery.

Transverse lie is the most serious abnormal presentation, and it can lead to injury of the uterus (ruptured uterus) as well as fetal injury ... weeks is an "external cephalic version," which ...