To determine whether congenital anomalies are associated with breech presentation at the time of birth. At least one congenital anomaly was more likely present among infants breech at birth (11.7%) ...

Q: My friend just found out her fetus is breech, and she is going to have the doctor try and turn it around. Why is this done? A: Early in pregnancy the fetus may do "somersaults," and sometimes be ...

Breech delivery increases the fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. The maternal mortality and morbidity has increased due to a rise in the number of cesarean deliveries. The fetal mortality is ...

Umbilical cord prolapse - This may occur, particularly in the complete, footling, or kneeling breech. Head entrapment - is caused the failure of the fetal head to negotiate the maternal pelvis. Oxygen ...

During pregnancy, the delivery process is probably the most worrisome part, especially when your doctor tells you that your baby is likely to be born breech. Dr Vaishali Joshi, OBGYN at Seven Hills ...