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The fetal phantom was fabricated using three\u2010dimensional printing technology and incorporated bone\u2010equivalent and soft\u2010tissue\u2010equivalent materials. Fetal presentations could be adjusted to cephalic or breech presentations by repositioning the fetal phantom within the abdominal phantom. Computed tomography (CT) images were acquired to measure CT numbers of the fetal brain, thorax, abdomen, pelvic bone, and surrounding water\u2010filled regions. Absorbed doses were measured using real\u2010time dosimeters placed at five locations in the fetal head and three locations in the fetal abdomen. Dose measurements were performed during pelvic radiography and compared with those obtained using a conventional homogeneous pregnancy phantom.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n The mean CT numbers of the fetal brain, thorax, abdomen, pelvic bone, and water\u2010filled regions were 2.1, \u20100.8, \u20100.4, 323.8, and 1.6 HU, respectively. These values were within the expected ranges for soft tissue and bone and were comparable to those of a conventional homogeneous phantom. During pelvic radiography, the mean absorbed doses measured using the adjustable fetal\u2010presentation phantom were 1.34 mGy in the fetal head and 0.07 mGy in the fetal abdomen for the cephalic presentation, and 0.05 mGy and 1.67 mGy, respectively, for the breech presentation. In comparison, the mean absorbed dose measured in the fetal region of the conventional homogeneous phantom was 2.05 mGy. The findings demonstrated substantial differences in regional fetal dose distribution according to fetal presentation. In particular, the fetal head dose in the cephalic presentation was lower than that measured using the conventional phantom. This difference may be partly attributable to attenuation by the fetal skull; however, the comparison should be interpreted with caution given differences in phantom geometry, internal materials, and dosimeter locations between the two phantoms.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n A novel pregnant phantom with adjustable fetal presentation was successfully developed. The phantom reproduced anatomically relevant structures using realistic bone\u2010equivalent and soft\u2010tissue\u2010equivalent materials and enabled direct dose measurements in specific fetal anatomical regions. 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