: The baby is "sitting" cross-legged, with both hips and knees bent.
The specific orientation of the baby's legs determines the breech type, which influences delivery options: breech closer
: The baby’s buttocks point down, but their legs are straight up with feet near the head. This is the most common type. : The baby is "sitting" cross-legged, with both
In most cases, the cause of a persistent breech position is unclear. However, several factors increase the likelihood: Breech baby at the end of pregnancy - RCOG In most cases, the cause of a persistent
A breech presentation occurs when a fetus is positioned with its buttocks or feet closest to the cervix instead of the typical head-first (cephalic) position. While common in early pregnancy, only about remain breech by full term (37–40 weeks). Types of Breech Presentation
: One or both of the baby’s feet are positioned below the buttocks and would be delivered first. Causes and Risk Factors