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Breech Presentation
What is Breech Presentation?
Breech presentation is when the baby presents a few weeks before birth in the incorrect position for vaginal delivery. Breech births occur in about 1 of 25 full-term births.
What are the different types of Breech Presentations?
| Frank breech |
The fetus’s buttocks are aimed toward the birth canal and the legs stick straight up in front of the body. The feet are near the head. |
| Complete breech |
The buttocks are down, with the legs folded at the knees and the feet near the buttocks. |
| Footling breech |
One or both of the feet are pointing down and will come out first. |
What are the causes of Breech Presentation?
The causes of breech presentations are not fully known. However, a breech birth is more common:
- In subsequent pregnancies
- In multiple pregnancies
- History of premature delivery
- Uterus has too much or not enough amniotic fluid
- Abnormal shaped uterus or uterine growths
- Women with placenta previa
Chinese Medicine Treatment of Breech Presentation
Research has shown that Chinese medicine has been used successfully to turn breech babies in 70% of the cases. The best time to turn a breech presentation is between the 32-37 weeks of gestation. Our protocol involves the use of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Reproductive Organ Massage, and moxibustion. Pelvic tilt and slant board exercises may be recommended by your practitioner as well.
Western Medicine Treatment of Breech Presentation
External Version: Non-surgical method where the doctor checks the position of the baby, the location of the placenta and the amount of amniotic fluid and then begins gently pushing on the lower abdomen to try and turn the baby into the head down position. |
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