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Breech delivery

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Head entrapment
Cord compression

Quick summary

Call 112. Do not pull. Support body only. Head needs expert help.

Do This Now

Step 1: Call 112 — breech birth in progress
Step 2: Do not pull on legs or trunk
Step 3: Let body deliver to umbilicus then support
Step 4: If head delayed — Mauriceau manoeuvre is skilled — call guides
Step 5: Keep baby warm after full delivery

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT pull legs to hasten.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT rotate baby untrained.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 experienced birth support phone coaching.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Neonatal team alert for possible depression at birth.

When Professional Care Is Needed

All breech deliveries need neonatal and obstetric care immediately after.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hospital assessment mandatory even if smooth delivery.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Head entrapment requires episiotomy and manoeuvres OR.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Minimal assistance — no traction. Expert breech delivery is specialist skill.

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