Which statement related to cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD)is the least accurate?
A)CPD can be related to either fetal size or fetal position.
B)The fetus cannot be born vaginally.
C)CPD can be accurately predicted.
D)The cause may be of maternal or fetal origin.

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Unfortunately,there is no way to accurately predict CPD.Although CPD is often related to excessive fetal size or macrosomia,the problem in many cases is malposition of the fetal presenting part rather than true CPD.When CPD is present,the fetus cannot fit through the maternal pelvis to be born vaginally.CPD may be related to either fetal origins such as macrosomia or malposition or maternal origins such as a too small or malformed pelvis.

Which Statement Related to Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD)is the Least Accurate