A History of Indian Medical Literature v4.c57.129

v4.c57.129

29 The Bhelasaṃhitā contains a short discussion on the position of the foetus in the womb (Śā.4.32); Śaunaka presents the view that the head is turned upwards, whereas Bharadvāja maintains that it is turned downwards; Ātreya rejects both opinions, declaring that the foetus lies transversely. Compare Ca.Śā.6.22, which, without presenting divergent views, contains Ātreya's statement that the foetus is turned, with its head upwards, towards the back of the mother.