The Behavior of the Foetus in Utero With Special Reference to the Incidence of Breech Presentation at Term

Vartan, C. K.

doi:10.1097/00006254-194604000-00039

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“…The effects of higher birth orders have been less clear due to small numbers (3) and methodological problems. That multiparity is risk factor for BP, as stated by others (11,12), could not be confirmed in this study. Factors, either maternal or fetal, which influence the ability to make a spontaneous version, might explain the higher frequency of BP in birth order 1.…”

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The occurrence of breech presentation in Norway 1967-1994

Albrechtsen¹,

Rasmussen²,

Dalaker³

et al. 1998

Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand

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Strong associations were observed between breech presentation and low birth order as well as high maternal age. The findings are compatible with both intrinsic as well as environmental mechanisms. A full understanding of the birth order effect necessitates further studies based on sibship data. Prevention of premature delivery would be an effective measure for reducing the breech presentation proportion.

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