What causes a breech presentation?
Causes of breech presentation Breech presentation is when the baby is delivered feet (or buttocks) first. This occurs in about one in 25 full-term births when the baby fails to move into proper head-first position. Between the 32nd and the 37th week of pregnancy is usually the best time to try to turn the baby to be head first. There are multiple methods, with varying success rates. The doctor will offer the best options on a case-by-case basis. While most breech babies are born healthy, this positioning does make for a more complicated delivery. The doctor will normally determine whether a vaginal delivery can be attempted when labor begins. However, most recommend Caesarian delivery for most breech presentations. The causes of breech presentation are not fully known but there are several conditions that increase the possibility of having a breech presentation. Pre-term Labor If labor begins while the baby is still small enough to move freely, it can turn itself to go feet first. This
