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Old 08-Nov-2007, 23:03
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Default Re: Descent in relation to Station

I learnt that if it is 4/5 palpable, then it is engaged. Engagment is the entry of the presenting part into the true pelvis, so if 4/5 is palpable, 1/5 must be in the true pelvis and so engaged.
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