Unstable lie Flashcards
1
Q
What is unstable lie
A
Presentation of foetus changes from dat to day
2
Q
What can unstable lie be a sign of
A
Placenta previa - low lying placenta preventing engagement of foetal head
3
Q
Possible causes of unstable lie
A
Polyhydraminos
Prematurity
Subseptate uterus
Pelvic tumours eg fibroids and ovarian cysts
4
Q
When is an unstable lie not a sinister sign
A
Grand multiparous - uterus relatively falccid and able to accomodate a lot of movement of the foetus
