Letter B

Breech birth

Literally, delivery of the baby by the buttocks first, rather than the head as is usual.

Breech birth is more likely to cause injury to the mother or the infant.

In many cases a baby in the breech position can be 'turned' before delivery using repeated, gentle massage

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