A Case of Presentation of the Axilla at Full Term: Spontaneous Delivery of the Fœtus

Mrs. H., set. 35 years, seventh labour. With the exception, of the first the presentation at each labour had been abnormal. On the last occasion the presentation was one of shoulder, with prolapsed funis. The membranes ruptured early, and version was performed under chloroform. It was noted then that the pelvis was particularly roomy. Beyond this there was no abnormality made out. The present labour commenced on February 7th, the membranes rupturing at 2 p.m. The patient was seen at 5 p.m. on the same day, at which time the os was not sufficiently dilated to allow of the presentation being diagnosed. Abdominal palpation suggested,