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Cuidados especiales durante el parto

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Situaciones que requieren atención especial

Desproporción cefalopélvica: La cabeza del bebé es demasiado grande para el tamaño de la pelvis.

Posición de nalgas: El bebé está colocado con las nalgas o los pies primero.

Posición transversal: El bebé está en posición horizontal con respecto a la pelvis.

Abrupción placentaria: La placenta se separa del útero.

Placenta previa: La placenta bloque el cuello uterino.

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