12 Discussing Breech Birth

Episode Highlights:

• What led to the common practice of c-section delivery for breech babies
• What does the research say about vaginal breech delivery
• Why it's difficult to study breech birth 
• What factors can contribute to a breech presentation
• How having a c-section impacts future health and births
• What experienced providers look for to gauge how a breech baby is tolerating birth

In today's episode Erica shares about her recent experience at the Twins-Breech conference in Louisville, KY. We dive deep into the discussion about breech and birth in general. This is a great conversation for birth workers and expectant parents alike. 

Resources:

Term Breech Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11052579/ 

Maternal and fetal risks of planned vaginal breech delivery vs planned caesarean section for term breech birth: A systematic review and meta-analysis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9284475/ 

Breech without borders 

Spinning Babies