Fetus in fetu is a rare condition where a growth resembling a fetus develops inside a patient’s body, often in the abdomen. It is parasitic and cannot survive on its own, and treatment involves surgery to remove the growth. The condition can be caused by a teratoma or the failure to raise a pair of […]
When a fetus is in the posterior position, it means that it is head down but its face is towards the mother’s abdomen. It usually doesn’t interfere with vaginal delivery, but may cause more back pain and slower labor. Some women may require assistance or a C-section. When a fetus is in the posterior position, […]
A papyrus fetus is a flattened fetus in a multiple pregnancy that has died due to mechanical compression in the uterus. It poses no risk to other children involved in the pregnancy and may be disposed of or given burial rites. Parents may want to mourn the loss of their child and hospitals offer counseling […]
