Breech Pregnancy

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Pregnancy terms

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Different baby positions in the uterus

Before birth, babies lie in the uterus in different positions. Most babies lie with their head down and close to the vagina (as shown in A). But some babies lie with their legs, buttocks, or shoulders down. Doctors call it "breech" if a babys legs or buttocks are closest to the vagina (as shown in B).

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Different baby positions in the uterus

Before birth, babies lie in the uterus in different positions. Most babies lie with their head down and close to the vagina (as shown in A). But some babies lie with their legs, buttocks, or shoulders down. Doctors call it "breech" if a baby's legs or buttocks are closest to the vagina (as shown in B).

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Vaginal delivery (childbirth)

During a vaginal delivery, a woman pushes her baby out of her vagina.

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Vaginal delivery (childbirth)

During a vaginal delivery, a woman pushes her baby out of her vagina.

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Cesarean delivery for a breech pregnancy

During a c-section, the doctor makes an incision in the belly and then the uterus. The baby comes out through that incision, rather than through the vagina.

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Cesarean delivery for a breech pregnancy

During a c-section, the doctor makes an incision in the belly and then the uterus. The baby comes out through that incision, rather than through the vagina.

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