Malpresentation poses a risk to the fetus/newborn. Which one of the following is a maternal cause of malpresentation?

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Contracted pelvis
Maternal causes of malpresentation include: 1) contracted pelvis; 2) spinal deformity in the pregnant woman; 3) multiparity; and 4) pelvic neoplasms. Lie, presentation, attitude, and position can all foster malpresentation. Fetal complications that can cause malpresentation include fetal abnormalities (such as hydrocephalus and neural tube defects). Yet another fetal cause of malpresentation is "large baby".

Malpresentation Poses a Risk to the Fetus/newborn