421x421px In obstetrics,<unk><unk>  are a common and systematic way to determine the position of a fetus inside the woman's uterus; they are named after the gynecologist Christian Gerhard<unk> . They are also used to estimate term fetal weight. The<unk>  consist of four distinct actions, each helping to determine the position of the fetus. The<unk>  are important because they help determine the position and lie of the fetus, which in conjunction with correct assessment of the shape of the maternal pelvis can indicate whether the delivery is going to be complicated, or whether a caesarean section is necessary. The examiner's skill and practice in performing the<unk>  are the primary factor in whether the fetal lie is correctly ascertained. Alternately, position can be determined by ultrasound performed by a sonographer or physician.
Leopold's maneuvers
Kocher manoeuvre
LeCompte maneuver
Zavanelli maneuver
Queckenstedt's maneuver
Müller's maneuver
Pringle manoeuvre
Credé's maneuver