Which breech can be delivered normally?

Which breech can be delivered normally?

Frank breech. The buttocks are in place to come out first during delivery. The legs are straight up in front of the body, with the feet near the head. This is the most common type of breech position.

What happens if baby is breech at delivery?

In general, breech pregnancies aren’t dangerous until it’s time for the baby to be born. With breech deliveries, there is a higher risk for the baby to get stuck in the birth canal and for the baby’s oxygen supply through the umbilical cord to get cut off.

Is breech delivery more painful?

Giving birth to a breech baby vaginally is not usually any more painful than a head-down position, as you’ll have the same pain relief options available to you, although it does carry a higher risk of perinatal morbidity (2:1000 compared to 1:1000 with a cephalic baby).

Can a breech baby be delivered in the uterus?

A vaginal delivery is often a very safe form of childbirth, however, when the baby is breech, a vaginal delivery can be complicated. Because the baby’s head is larger than the bottom, there is a risk of head entrapment where the baby’s head becomes stuck in the uterus. In this situation, the baby can be difficult to deliver.

What to do if your baby is in a breech position?

When the baby is in a breech position or another abnormal position, your healthcare provider may suggest a cesarean section (C-section) delivery. This is a surgical procedure where an incision is made in your lower abdomen. The baby is delivered through this opening instead of through the birth canal.

What happens to the baby in a frank breech delivery?

Frank breech. In a frank breech, the baby’s buttocks lead the way into the birth canal. The hips are flexed, the knees extended. This increases the chance of forming an umbilical cord loop that could precede the head through the cervix and cause injury to the baby if delivered vaginally.

How is the baby positioned in the womb during labor?

Ideally for labor, the baby is positioned head-down, facing the mother’s back, with the chin tucked to its chest and the back of the head ready to enter the pelvis. This is called cephalic presentation.