A breech baby is not headfirst in the mother’s womb, and while most babies turn towards the end of pregnancy, some remain breech. Doctors may recommend exercises or a procedure to turn the baby, but if the baby is still breech towards the end of pregnancy, a cesarean section is usually preferred. Vaginal delivery of […]
Breech presentation is when a baby enters the birth canal feet or buttocks first. The frank breech position is the most common type, and prematurity is the main cause. Diagnosis requires a fetal ultrasound, and an external cephalic version may be attempted to turn the baby. Vaginal delivery is possible, but a caesarean section may […]