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Sep 5, 2024 · The breech presentation occurs during delivery when the baby’s buttocks, feet, or both emerge first from the birth canal. The birth position may increase the risk of birth defects or congenital malformations. Breech babies’ birth defects may vary from physical issues to genetic disorders.
What is breech? Babies lying bottom first or feet first in the uterus (womb) instead of in the usual head-first position are called breech babies. Breech is very common in early pregnancy, and by 36-37 weeks of pregnancy, most babies turn naturally into the head-first position.
Did your practitioner say your baby is in a breech position? Here's why some babies end up in the head-up position, and what you can do if your baby is breech.
What is a breech baby? While most babies are usually lying head down by the end of pregnancy, about 3% to 4% are bottom down in what is known as a breech position (RCOG, 2017a). Why might my baby be breech?
The majority of breech babies are born healthy but, for a small minority of babies, breech may be a sign of a problem with the baby and therefore all breech babies will have a newborn examination. What can be done?
Jan 16, 2024 · Having a breech baby can kind of throw a wrench in your birth plans. BUT! With breech babies, it's similar to any kind of vaginal delivery. You allow mom and baby to work together, let intuition do its thing and have an excellent, carefree birth in the safety of a good provider.
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A breech baby (breech birth or breech presentation) is when a baby's feet or buttocks are positioned to come out of your vagina first. This means its head is up toward your chest and its lower body is closest to your vagina. Ideally, your baby is in a head down, or vertex presentation, at delivery.
