A History of Indian Medical Literature v1.c23.352

v1.c23.352

Eight types of malpresentation have been described. 153 Three types of being stuck (saṅga) (in the birth-channel) occur naturally (svabhāvagata): due to a malposition (viguṇya) of the head, shoulder region (aṃsa), or buttocks (jaghana) (15.4). The physician should do his level best in order to deliver a living child; if he fails in his efforts, the cyāvanamantras 154 should be recited (15.5–8).