Fig 1. Complete uterine inversion. Reduction by taxis. A. Uterine inversion complete, with placenta attached. B. First step in the reduction of the inverted uterus by taxis. C. Second step in the reduction of the inverted uterus by taxis. D. Third step in the reduction of the inverted uterus, showing organ restored to normal configuration, with one hand compressing the abdominal wall and the other within the uterine cavity. A uterotonic agent should be administered to promote uterine contraction.