A: Early in pregnancy the fetus may do "somersaults," and sometimes be head down (cephalic presentation) and sometimes be buttocks/feet down (breech presentation). A vaginal breech delivery may be more challenging than a delivery where there is a cephalic presentation. Even if ECV is successful (about two-thirds of cases), a small percentage of time the fetus may spontaneously revert to a breech presentation. Several strategies are possible for a woman who has a breech presentation pregnancy. Friend's arm is paralyzed after a night of heavy drinkingIdentifying a breech presentation is a factor to consider to decide on the best birth plan.

Source: MetroXpress July 28, 2021 08:26 UTC