A malpresentation of the FETUS at near term or during OBSTETRIC LABOR with the fetal cephalic pole in the fundus of the UTERUS. There are three types of breech: the complete breech with flexed hips and knees; the incomplete breech with one or both hips partially or fully extended; the frank breech with flexed hips and extended knees.
    

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Four diagrams illustrating difficult births. Engraving by A. Bell.

Eight diagrams illustrating difficult births and obstetrical instruments. Engraving by A. Bell.

Six diagrams of babies in different delivery positions in the womb. Engraving by W. Taylor, 1791, after F. Birnie after W. Smellie.

Seven diagrams illustrating difficult births, obstetrical instruments and a conjoined twin. Etching by Barlow.

Breech delivery.

An explanation of the process of the 'spontaneous evolution of the foetus' : with some remarks, intended to induce an inquiry, whether the usual mode of delivery be the more eligible, in arm-presentations / by John C. Douglas.

Breech birth / Benna Waites ; foreword by Wendy Savage, illustrations by Anthony Craib.

Four babies in different delivery positions in the womb. Engraving by W. Taylor, 1791, after F. Birnie after W. Smellie.

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Breech delivery.

An explanation of the process of the 'spontaneous evolution of the foetus' : with some remarks, intended to induce an inquiry, whether the usual mode of delivery be the more eligible, in arm-presentations / by John C. Douglas.

Seven diagrams illustrating difficult births, obstetrical instruments and a conjoined twin. Etching by Barlow.

Breech birth / Benna Waites ; foreword by Wendy Savage, illustrations by Anthony Craib.

Four babies in different delivery positions in the womb. Engraving by W. Taylor, 1791, after F. Birnie after W. Smellie.