Are Breech Babies Smaller?

Breech babies were shown to have a smaller mean biparietal diameter (BPD) neonatally compared with that of a matched group of vertex babies. This was due to a mild skull deformation which occurred in at least one-third of 100 consecutive term breech babies examined.

Are breech babies healthy?

Most breech babies are born healthy and normal. However, a breech presentation poses a several hard choices for both the mother and the doctor. Some of the problems of breech babies remain, despite the method of delivery used.

Are breech babies more likely to come early?

But the percentage of breech births increases dramatically among premature births, Goodman said, because the babies have not yet prepared for the normal, head-down birthing position. Breech position is more likely to occur if the mother had a breech birth before.