A pregnant woman at 39 weeks is found to have a fetus in breech presentation. There are no contraindications for attempting to turn the fetus. What is...

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A pregnant woman at 39 weeks is found to have a fetus in breech presentation. There are no contraindications for attempting to turn the fetus. What is the recommended next step?

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Attempt external cephalic version

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Immediate cesarean section

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Vaginal breech delivery

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Induction of labour with prostaglandins

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Await spontaneous version until labour

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Obstetrics & Gynaecology

A pregnant woman at 39 weeks is found to have a fetus in breech presentation. There are no contraindications for attempting to turn the fetus. What is the recommended next step?