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EBB 297 - Frequently Asked Questions about Breech with Dr. Rebecca Dekker and Sara Ailshire, MA

Published: Jan. 17, 2024, 7 a.m.

In the previous episode (EBB 296), we covered the evidence on breech vaginal birth. This week we are answering your questions!

Can a baby spontaneously flip from breech back to head-first position before birth? Is home breech birth safe or not? Which factors influence the chances you'll have a breech baby? On today\u2019s podcast, join us on a Q & A all about breech birth!

If you want to get informed and empowered on the topic of breech positioning in pregnancy\u2014either for yourself or for your clients\u2014then this podcast is for you!

Content note: Discussion of statistics on mortality, serious morbidity (illness/injury), and home birth transfer related to breech birth.

EBB Resources:

  • For the scientific references that go along with this Q & A, visit our blog article here.\xa0
  • Watch the video of this podcast episode on the EBB YouTube channel\xa0here!\xa0
  • Access the EBB Signature Article: Evidence on Breech Version with a free handout\xa0here.\xa0
  • Join the EBB Pro Membership and get access to contact hours, a doula mentorship, live trainings, and a PDF Library with exclusive handouts (including a 2-page handout on breech) by joining\xa0here.
  • Learn advocacy techniques through the\xa0EBB Childbirth Class.

EBB Podcasts about Breech:\xa0

Other Resources:

  • Check out the workshops at Breech without Borders here.
  • Watch a video of Dr. Larry Hinkson teaching the gentle External Cephalic Version Technique here.\xa0