breech delivery

Delivery of a fetus with the buttocks or feet appearing first. Also called breech birth.

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breech delivery

(Gynaecology & Obstetrics) birth of a baby with the feet or buttocks appearing first

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breech′ deliv`ery

the delivery of an infant with the feet or buttocks appearing first.

[1880–85]

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Noun

breech delivery - delivery of an infant whose feet or buttocks appear first

breech birth, breech presentation

obstetrical delivery, delivery - the act of delivering a child

frank breech, frank breech delivery - position of a fetus in which the buttocks are present at the maternal pelvic outlet

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Cases of breech presentation at term which constitute from 3-5% of all term pregnancies are still considered to be stressful situations for attending obstetricians because of their decreasing practice and experience in the mode of breech delivery. (1,2) Due to this lack of exposure, obstetric skills and confidence essential for ensuring safe term breech delivery are at a threat of disappearing and there is an increased chance of planned cesarean delivery (CD) which has adverse long-term sequelae on the mother and neonate.

Is the art of assisted breech delivery still fading in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia?

Femur fracture during cesarean breech delivery. Int J Gynecol Obstet.

A Rare Cause of Neonatal Humeral Fractures in Pediatric Emergency Department: Cesarean Delivery/Cocuk Acil Serviste Neonatal Humerus Frakturunun Nadir Sebebi: Sezaryen Dogum

[1] Breech delivery has higher risks as compared to cephalic presentation with respect to foetal morbidity and mortality.

OUTCOME OF TERM BREECH PRESENTATION IN A PERIPHERAL TERTIARY CARE CENTRE OF WEST BENGAL, INDIA

The Ministry of Health (MoH) confirmed the death of a newborn baby in Johor Baru on February 4 was due to shortness of breath (asphyxia) after the baby's head was stuck in the mother's perineum during a footling breech delivery at home.

Johor home childbirth case: Health Ministry confirms baby's death due to shortness of breath

Benjamin, "Extremely Preterm Vaginal Breech Delivery en Caul," Obstetrics & Gynecology, vol.

Extremely Preterm (23 Weeks) Vaginal Cephalic Delivery En Caul and Subsequent Postpartum Intraventricular Hemorrhage and Respiratory Distress: A Teaching Case

Mode of term singleton breech delivery. Obstet Gynecol 2001; 98:1189-90.

EFFECTIVENESS OF NIFEDIPINE IN EXTERNAL CEPHALIC VERSION

The studies to date have aptly documented the effectiveness of simulation-based learning, especially in neonatal resuscitation and obstetric emergencies like post-partum haemorrhage,19 eclampsia,20,21 sepsis, cord prolapse,22 breech delivery,23 and shoulder dystocia.24

Simulation based medical education; teaching normal delivery on intermediate fidelity simulator to medical students

Even though this group is relatively small, we should however be more proactive in offering external cephalic version to all eligible women with breech presentation and consider offering vaginal breech delivery with clear guidelines to suitable women.

The Ten-Group Robson Classification: A Single Centre Approach Identifying Strategies to Optimise Caesarean Section Rates

Delivery in other ways (including breech delivery, vacuum extraction, and forceps delivery): 1,471 (5%)

Rise in number of C-section deliveries

The aim of the animation -- the first of its kind in the country -- is to support women who are facing several choices, such as whether to allow an attempt at turning the baby in the womb, whether to elect for a Caesarean section or breech delivery.

Newcastle medic's film aims to help educate women about breech births; Animated film "Breech" premieres at the Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle in a bid to help pregnant women make informed choices