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  Chapter 35 Unstable lie of the fetus 
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Definition

>  Unstable lie refers to the frequent changing of fetal lie and presentation in late pregnancy (usually refers to pregnancies > 37 weeks) (MacKenzie, 2011)

>  Lie refers to the relationship between the longitudinal axis of the fetus and that of its mother, which may be longitudinal, transverse or oblique

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