Breech presentation

Breech presentation is a fetal presentation where a baby’s buttocks are at the opening of the uterus. In a frank breech, the legs are straight up in front of the body.

Breech delivery

Types

• There are three types of breech presentation: complete, incomplete, and frank.
• In a complete breech the legs are folded, but the feet are above the buttocks.
• In an incomplete breech, the feet are below the buttocks.
• Frank breech is when the baby's legs are folded flat up against his head and his bottom is closest to the birth canal.
• There is also footling breech where one or both feet are presenting.

Breech presentation Resources
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