BREECH PRESENTATIONS

COMPLETE BREECH

In this breech position, the attitude is one of complete flexion. The thighs are up against the abdomen, and the lower leg is flexed on the thigh. This and frank breech are the most common types of breech presentation.

FRANK BREECH

This is a breech presentation with extended legs. The thighs are flexed on the abdomen, and the lower legs are extended (the legs are straight and not bent at the knee). These babies are almost impossible to turn.

FOOTLING BREECH

In this presentation, one leg is bent and the other leg is extended at the thigh and at the knee. This is a rare breech position.

KNEELING BREECH

In this presentation one knee is extended from the hip and the other may be flexed or both legs are extended from the hip and the knees are bent – as in a kneeling position.