RE: [ozmidwifery] vaginal breech

[Ken Ward]

They are trying to avoid the baby getting stuck i.e. the head unable to pass through. There is also a risk of damage to the internal organs,such as liver and kidneys, because people tend to tug on the babies in an effort to get them out. There is a risk of the cord becoming compressed, cutting off oxygen to the baby causing brain damage and/or death.  There's oodles of reasons, but the main one is fear of something happening and the doctor being sued.  The nicest breech birth I have seen was with the mum kneeling over the beanbag and baby just slipped out all on his own.  Originally only primips were routinely C/S.  Because skills have been lost, and it's easier for the docs they tend to caesar all breeches, even if the mum has had several babies. It is a great pity.

-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Kristin Beckedahl
Sent: Monday, 14 August 2006 2:15 PM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: [ozmidwifery] vaginal breech

Hi all,

Why are breech (sometimes) routinely CS'd.  What risks are they actually trying to avoid for the baby?

Kristin

 

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