Breech Presentation in Pregnancy and Delivery

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1 - Introduction

Breech presentation occurs in 3–4% of term deliveries and is more common preterm. It is associated with uterine and congenital abnormalities, has a significant recurrence risk and is more common in nulliparous women.

Lack of experience has led to a loss of skills essential for these deliveries. Conversely, caesarean section can have serious long-term consequences