Breech Presentation Flashcards
1
Q
What is breech presentation?
A
Where the presenting part of the fetus is the legs/buttocks
2
Q
What is complete breech?
A
Both legs flexed at hip + knees
3
Q
What is extended breech?
A
Both legs flexed at hip + extended at knees
4
Q
What is footling breech?
A
One or both hips extended so foot is presented
5
Q
How is presentation assessed?
A
Examination
USS
6
Q
How is breech presentation managed?
A
External cephalic version
- offered at 37 weeks
- tocolysis (SC terbutaline) offered to relax uterus
- manual manipulation of fetus
Vaginal birth
Caesarean section
