Baby Breech Position: Everything You Should Know

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During childbirth, your baby is positioned in a
way that the head moves out of the vagina first.
However, for some of you, your baby changes his
or her position while making his or her way out
of the womb a position which is often called
the breech position of the baby in your womb.
What Does Baby Breech Position In Pregnancy Mean? 
Unlike a normal pregnancy, where the baby in
your womb has his or her head towards the birth
canal ready to move out of the womb, in a breech
pregnancy, the baby has his or her feet or
buttock or both towards the birth canal.
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How Many Types Of Baby Breech Positions Are
There? 
There are chances that around 3 to 4 of you will
give birth to a breech baby. In fact, there are
different types of breech foetal positions. They
are as follows
Complete Breech
This is when both of the babys knees are bent
and his feet and bottom are closest to the birth
canal.
Incomplete Breech
This is when one of your babys knees is bent and
his or her foot and butt are close to the birth
canal.
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Frank Breech
This is the most common type of breech position.
In this position, both the hips of your baby are
flexed and both knees are extended. In fact, your
babys feet are close to your babys head.
Footling Breech
In this condition, one or both of your babys
feet may be pointing downwards. You can also
expect a breach delivery that is, your babys
feet will come out of your womb first.
Transverse Lie
The baby is positioned horizontally across your
uterus instead of vertically.
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What Are The Causes For Your Baby To Be In A
Breech Position In Your Womb?
The exact factors for your baby being in a breech
position in your womb may not be known, however,
according to American Pregnancy Association,
there are a few things that might contribute to
this condition. They are as follows.
Uterine Complications
The uterus looks like an upsidedown hollow pear.
However, sometimes, when you undergo a pelvic
exam or ultrasound scan prior to or during
pregnancy, your doctor and you might notice a
different shape of your uterus. Not just that!
There might be scar tissue, fibroids, and other
uterine infections. As a result, your fully grown
baby almost ready to leave your womb will have
limited room to move into head down position.
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Placental Problems
Your placenta develops by the 12th week of your
pregnancy. The placenta is absolutely essential
for foetal development. It nourishes the baby in
your womb with all-essential nutrients and oxygen
through the umbilical cord.  However, there are
conditions when the placenta undergoes several
complications such as placenta previa, accreta,
and retained placenta, which may not allow the
baby to make a move downwards by the head.
Volume Of The Amniotic Fluid
Too much or too little of the amniotic fluid,
makes it difficult for your little one to swim
in your womb and can move between breech and
head-down position.
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What Are Baby Breech Complications?
You will know that your baby is in breech
position when you feel very little movement or
feel your babys kicks less than expected. You
might also feel a hard lump near your ribs. That
is your babys head. Therefore, if you planned to
deliver your baby vaginally, your breech baby
could change your plans. In this position, your
babys arms, body or legs might move out of the
cervix before it is dilated, and the head might
get stuck in the birth canal, thus depriving your
little one of the oxygen supplies. Your
healthcare provider might confirm breech
pregnancy, around the 36th week of pregnancy by
the touch of the hands or through ultrasound
scans. To handle breech delivery, your healthcare
provider might suggest an emergency C Section.
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Apart From Getting A Caesarean, What Else Can You
Do To Deal With Your Breech Delivery?

• Well! Theres a lot you can do to deal with the
  breech pregnancy. Some of the methods that you
  can use are
• Your doctor might apply pressure to your abdomen
  and try to turn your babys position. This method
  is known as external cephalic version.
• Walking and stretching your calves can help
  loosen the ligaments that support your uterus and
  pelvis.
• Attempt breech tilts. Keep your hips raised, may
  be around ½ feet above your head. You can keep
  your feet on a cushion.
• You can use essential oils like lavender, ginger,
  rosewood, etc. to deal with this situation.
• You can also go for a swim, or climb up and down
  the stairs.
• We know that having a breech baby is a little
  unexpected for you. So, consult your healthcare
  provider to understand the nitty-gritty.
• Along with this, dont forget to visit the blog
  page, to get some more information on pregnancy,
  postpartum, baby care and the benefits of cord
  blood banking.

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