Breech birth

A Breech birth (also known as breech presentation) refers to the position of the baby in the uterus such that it will be delivered buttocks first as opposed to the normal head first position.

Related Topics:
Baby - Uterus - Buttocks - Head

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Related Topics:
Birth - Caesarean - Obstetrics - Midwifery

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Though labour and vaginal birth are possible for the breech baby, certain fetal and maternal factors influence the safety of vaginal breech birth (see below). The majority of breech babies born in the USA are delivered by Caesarean section.

Related Topics:
Birth - USA - Caesarean section

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