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Recognition of molding, fundal height measurement, estimated fetal weight, and clinical pelvimetry will lead to the diagnosis of cephalopelvic disproportion.
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O’Leary, J.A. (2009). Recognition of Disproportion. In: O'Leary, J. (eds) Shoulder Dystocia and Birth Injury. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59745-473-5_6
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