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A breech presentation occurs when a fetus is positioned with its buttocks or feet closest to the cervix instead of the typical head-first (cephalic) position. While common in early pregnancy, only about remain breech by full term (37–40 weeks). Types of Breech Presentation

In most cases, the cause of a persistent breech position is unclear. However, several factors increase the likelihood: Breech baby at the end of pregnancy - RCOG breech closer

: The baby’s buttocks point down, but their legs are straight up with feet near the head. This is the most common type. A breech presentation occurs when a fetus is

: One or both of the baby’s feet are positioned below the buttocks and would be delivered first. Causes and Risk Factors Causes and Risk Factors : The baby is

: The baby is "sitting" cross-legged, with both hips and knees bent.

The specific orientation of the baby's legs determines the breech type, which influences delivery options: