malpresentation

malpresentation [măl′prĕz-ən-tā′shən] n.

Presentation of a part of a fetus other than the back of the head during parturition.

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If there is malpresentation of the fetus it will hinder progress until rectified, as in difficult parturition.

United States Department of Agriculture

Then, if the ear can be reached, the correction of the malpresentation may be attempted as above described.

United States Department of Agriculture