Breech Presentation
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The breech is the bottom end of the fetus. Prior to the last month of pregnancy, the fetus is very active and assumes many positions. Towards the end of the pregnancy the head presents into the pelvis. In about 3% of pregnancies the baby still presents by the breech, posing a dilemma regarding the route of delivery for the baby. We classify breech into three types, because their management is different (Figure 1).
(Figure 1 )
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| Extended Breech | Flexed Breech | Footling breech |
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