Breech Presentation

Question 1

What are the types of breech?

Answer 1

1. Frank/Extended - Hips flexed, knees extended (legs pointing up alongside trunk) (65%, most common)
2. Footling/incomplete - one or both feet presenting below buttocks (~25% — highest risk of cord prolapse)
3. Complete/Flexed - Hips and knees both flexed (sitting cross-legged)- around 10%