It seems to me that breech babies are not God's "oops" babies. Too many babies have been born breech over man's time on Earth. But, for a while, C-sections became the "safe" way to deliver breech babies. Finally, someone (really several professionals) decides to evaluate the literature without the lens of a court and a judge being used. Guess what? The literature does not establish that safety of C-section for all breech babies over vaginal birth! Surprised? I'm not. Most babies in the breech and the vertex (head down) position can be safely born vaginally.
Medical professionals (maybe some midwives included?) in Canada are going to start teaching physicians how to perform breech deliveries. One purpose is TO GIVE WOMEN A CHOICE. Another is to decrease the complications which accompany many C-sections for both mom and baby.
Will American OBs begin doing the same? I hope so. I heard recently from a doula friend that EVMS in Norfolk VA was beginning to train OB residents in non surgical breech delivery. That would be wonderful -- for the moms and their babies who want to enter this world feet or bottom first!
http://m.theglobeandmail.com/life/parenting/pregnancy/delivery/c-section-not-best-option-for-breech-birth/article1186104/?service=mobile
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