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It is a manual procedure that is recommended by national guidelines for breech presentation of a pregnancy with a single baby, in order to enable vaginal delivery. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is usually performed late in pregnancy, that is, after 36 gestational weeks , [ 4 ] preferably 37 weeks, [ 5 ] and can even be performed in the early stages of childbirth.
The procedure carries the risks of urethral and bladder injury, fistulas, [9] infection, pain, and long-term walking difficulty. [10] Symphysiotomy should, therefore, be carried out only when there is no safe alternative. [10] It is advised that this procedure should not be repeated due to the risk of gait problems and continual pain. [10]
A breech birth is the birth of a baby from a breech presentation, in which the baby exits the pelvis with the buttocks or feet first as opposed to the normal head-first presentation. In breech presentation, fetal heart sounds are heard just above the umbilicus. Babies are usually born head first.
1. The baby may turn to a breech position, making birth more difficult if the membranes are ruptured before head engagement. [5] 2. There is an increased risk of umbilical cord prolapse. [5] 3. There is an increased risk of infection if there is a prolonged time between rupture and birth. [5]
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A breech birth is when a baby is born bottom first instead of head first, as is normal. [1] Around 3–5% of pregnant women at term (37–40 weeks pregnant) have a breech baby. [2] Due to their higher than average rate of possible complications for the baby, breech births are generally considered higher risk. [3]
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