If the baby's legs or bottom is close to the birth canal instead of its head days before delivery, it is known to be in a breech position. There are three types of breech—complete, footling, and frank breeches. In a complete breech, both the baby's legs are folded with legs towards the posterior wall of the uterus and its buttock facing the birth canal. In frank breech, the baby's buttock faces the birth canal, and its legs are facing upwards straight near its head. When one leg is bent, and another is pointing downwards, it is a footling breech. In placenta previa, too much or little amniotic fluid, multiple pregnancies, pregnancy with multiple babies, etc., increase the risk of a breech baby.
Sleep Positions to Turn Breech Baby
A breech baby is when the bottom of the baby is positioned downwards. There are some sleeping positions and ways to turn breech baby. Read further to know more.
Breech Presentation - An Overview
A breech presentation during delivery is when the fetus presents with the buttocks or feet first. This article comes with entire guidance on breech presentation.
Breech Sequence - Types, Risk Factors, and Complications
When the baby presents with a bottom-down position at birth, it is called the breech position. Read this article to learn more about it.
Breech Extraction Delivery - Indications and Complications
Breech extraction delivery is a procedure used to deliver the fetus in breech presentation. This article explains in detail breech extraction delivery.
