303. Breech Deliveries

<p>This is the 2nd episode in a 4-part series covering complications at the time of vaginal delivery.  This episode is brought to you by Leah Rusnell a fourth-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan in Regina. Yesterday, we discussed operative vagina delivery and in this episode, we'll look at the management of breech deliveries.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:</span></p> <ol> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Define the types of breech presentation.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">List the risk factors for breech presentation.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Outline the timing, indications, contraindications, and technique required to perform an external cephalic version.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Describe the controversy surrounding vaginal delivery of a breech baby.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">List the contraindications to planned vaginal breech delivery.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">List the requirements that must be met during the breech labor and delivery process.</span></li> </ol>