A breech birth (also known as breech presentation) refers to the position of the baby in the uterus such that it will be delivered buttocks first as opposed to the normal head first position ...

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Although many breech babies are born healthy, they are at high risk of birth defects or physical trauma during delivery. In addition, the breech position of the baby increases the risk of the ...

Birth defects can lead to functional abnormalities or deformities in the appearance of a baby. Birth defects are caused by many complications. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr Sonia Golani ...

It was caused by a neural tube defect — which, after heart defects, is the second most common type of disability that is present from birth, affecting between 5 and 8 babies per 10,000 in the U.S.

Some birth defects can be treated while the baby is still in utero, and it’s important to try and correct those defects before the baby is born. By treating these defects in utero, you can hope ...

You and your breech baby are both likely to be healthy after the birth as long as you choose a well-equipped hospital for birthing. Long-term outcomes for breech babies are not different whether ...

However, some research indicates it may increase the risk of certain complications. A birth defect, or congenital anomaly, is a structural or functional problem that a baby is born with.

If a baby is breeched it means they are lying bottom or feet first. Another obstetrician told the inquest that women giving birth to breech babies would normally be encouraged to lie on their backs.

Dr Sharma, who delivered baby Troy. also gave evidence and told the inquest he accepted the birth was high risk due to the prematurity of the birth and the breech position.