A 30-year-old woman at 40 weeks' gestation attends for routine antenatal check. On examination, the fetus is in breech presentation. According to RCOG...

Question

A 30-year-old woman at 40 weeks' gestation attends for routine antenatal check. On examination, the fetus is in breech presentation. According to RCOG guidelines, which is the recommended management to attempt turning the fetus?

Accepted Answer

External cephalic version (ECV)

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Cesarean section without attempting reposition

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Emergency forceps delivery

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Allow for a trial of vaginal breech delivery without intervention

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Immediate induction of labour in breech position

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Obstetrics & Gynaecology

A 30-year-old woman at 40 weeks' gestation attends for routine antenatal check. On examination, the fetus is in breech presentation. According to RCOG guidelines, which is the recommended management to attempt turning the fetus?