Question

A 35-year-old woman, G2P1, presents in active labour at 40 weeks. She is found to have a breech presentation on examination. According to RCOG guidance, what is the recommended mode of delivery for a term singleton breech if there are no contraindications?

Accepted Answer

Elective caesarean section

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Emergency caesarean section

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Vaginal breech delivery

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Instrumental vaginal delivery

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External cephalic version at the time of labour

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman, G2P1, presents in active labour at 40 weeks. She is found to have a breech presentation on examination. According to RCOG guidance, what is the recommended mode of delivery for a term singleton breech if there are no contraindications?