A Study of 100 Cases of Breech Pregnancy at a Tertiary Centre

Abstract

Introduction: Breech pregnancy refers to the condition where podalic pole
over lies pelvic brim. It constitutes 3%of all pregnancies. It is of two types
complete and incomplete. It is more in multigravidas. Most common cause of
breech is prematurity. Incidence of breech before 28 weeks is 7% and 1-3% at
term.
Methodology: This is a prospective study in our hospital over a period of one
year July 2017-sep 2019
Results: Incidence of breech in our study was 3.4%.
Breech was more in multigravidas, most common cause of breech was
prematurity. Most common type of breech in our study was complete breech.
Main mode of delivery was lscs. Fetal complications in our study was low
birth weight babies followed by prematurity.
Conclusion: Breech pregnancy is considered as high risk pregnancy, but it can
be reduced if antenatal cases are properly registered and planned mode of
delivery instituted for them.