A 2nd gravida at 38 weeks of pregnancy developed a condition whereby the fetal presentation was continuously in transition instead of stabilized. Which of the following is the probable reason?

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Unstable lie
Unstable lie is a condition whereby the fetal presentation is continuously in transition instead of stabilized at 9 months of the pregnancy. Causes of unstable lie include:
1. Grand multiparity
2. Polyhydramnios
3. Contracted pelvis
4. Placenta previa
Management of unstable lie includes:
1. Exclusion of placenta previa and contracted pelvis by ultrasound
2. Vaginal delivery if condition is stable
3. Cesarean section if any complicating factors are present

A 2nd Gravida at 38 Weeks of Pregnancy Developed a Condition