Intrapartum Care: Breech Flashcards
1
Q
What is a breech presentation
A
when caudal part of foetus occupies pelvis
2
Q
What % of pregnancies are breech
a. 28W
b. birth
A
a. 25%
b. 3%
3
Q
What are 5 risk factors for breech presentation
A
- Fibroids
- Placenta praevia
- Polyhydramnios
- . Foetal abnormalities
- Pre-maturity
4
Q
What are the 3 types of breech
A
Complete
Frank
Footling
5
Q
What is a complete breech
A
Flexed hip and knee
6
Q
What is a frank breech
A
Flexed hip, extended knee
7
Q
What is a footling breech
A
One or both feet come first
8
Q
If a baby is breech at 36W what should be done
A
Nothing - likely baby will turn
9
Q
If a baby is breech at 37W, what should be offered first
A
External cephalic version
10
Q
If external cephalic version doesn’t work, what should be done
A
LSCS
