Breech
Breech
Breech (/briːtʃ/), from the Old English brēc, is a term used in Obstetrics to refer to the situation where a baby is positioned to be delivered feet or buttocks first, as opposed to the normal head-first presentation.
Etymology
The term "breech" is derived from the Old English brēc, which means "trousers" or "lower part of the body". This is in reference to the baby's lower body presenting first during delivery.
Related Terms
- Breech Birth: A birth in which the baby is delivered feet or buttocks first.
- Cephalic Presentation: The normal head-first presentation of a baby during birth.
- External Cephalic Version: A procedure used to turn a breech baby into a head-first position before labor begins.
- Frank Breech: A type of breech presentation where the baby's legs are flexed at the hip and extended at the knees (i.e., with feet near the ears).
- Footling Breech: A type of breech presentation where one or both feet come first.
Pronunciation
The term "breech" is pronounced as /briːtʃ/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Breech
- Wikipedia's article - Breech
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