Gives detailed information regarding breech presentation and its different types. Also, intra-natal management of breech presentation is also included
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Breech presentation, types and its management
1. Breech presentation refers to the fetus in
the longitudinal lie with the buttocks or
lower extremity entering the pelvis first.
2. The lie is longitudinal with the sacrum as
denominator
3. There are two types of breech
presentation: complete,incomplete
4. Types of Breech
Incomplete breech presentation, there is incomplete
flexion with extension at 1 or 2 joint.
FRANK BREECH
KNEE PRESENTATION
FOOTLING PRESENTATION
6. ETIOLOGY FOR BREECH
MATERNAL FACTORS
Multiparity
Placenta previa
Cornuofundal attachment of placenta
Uterine anomalies like bicornuate
and septate uterus.
Uterine fibroids in the lower segment
Contracted pelvis
Hydramnios and oligohydramnios
FETAL FACTORS
Prematurity
Multiple pregnancy
Hydrocephalus as bulky head
occupies the roomy fundus
Very long and short umbilical
cord
Extended legs
7. DIAGNOSIS OF BREECH PRESENTATION: Abdominal examination
In case of complete breech
Head on fundus region
Fetal spine on one side
Breech is bulky
Breech is not engaged
FHS above level of umbilicus
8. DIAGNOSIS OF BREECH PRESENTATION: Abdominal examination
In case of extended breech
Head is in midline of fundus region and
is less ballotable due to splinting action
of legs
Fetal spine along with small parts on
one side
Breech is not bulky
Breech is usually engaged
FHS around level of umbilicus or lower
level due to engagement.
9. DIAGNOSIS OF BREECH PRESENTATION: Vaginal examination
Conical bag of membranes
Presenting part is high up.
Both ischial tuberosity, anus,
sacrum, buttocks and feet are
palpated-in complete breech.
In extended breech,feets not
palpated.
In footling presentation, feets are
presenting part.
10. DIAGNOSIS OF BREECH PRESENTATION: Ultrasonography
Very useful method:
Confirms the breech
Type of breech
To rule out any fetal anomalies
and uterine anomalies.
Fetal biometry, EFW
Localization of placenta previa
11. Delivery of Buttocks
Engagement : intertrochanteric diameter lies in the inlet. It can be
either RSA or LSA
Descent: Breech is very less efficient dilator than the head, so
descent will be slow
Internal rotation:
More descent with lateral flexion.
Birth of buttocks:- The anterior hip will come first at vulva by lateral
flexion and posterior hip distends the perineum and then delivered.
NORMAL LABOUR METHODS- BREECH
13. NORMAL LABOUR METHODS- BREECH
B
Burns marshall method
P
Pinard maneuver
L
Lovset maneuver
14. NORMAL BREECH LABOUR METHODS
The BurnsMarshall method involves allowing the breech to 'hang' by
its weight until the nape of the neck (or the 'hair-line') is visible. This is
followed by holding both feet and the fetus on to the maternal abdomen
to deliver the fetal head.
19. Antenatal Management
Antenatal management involves the following:
Screening high risk factors
ECV in suitable cases
Decision about mode of delivery
20. MODE OF DELIVERY
Elective caesarean delivery:
All complicated breech like pre eclampsia,
Contracted pelvis, placenta previa
Large baby more than 3500 gm/ BPD>9.5cm
Previous C.S
Non availability of skilled obstetrician
IUGR