Questions to Ask Your Doctor About: Breech or Fetal Position

by the Wiser Pregnancy team

• Is my baby in the best position for birth?

• If my baby is in a suboptimal position, what is the likelihood it will resolve on its own before delivery?

• If my baby is in breech presentation, can you turn it around (version)?

• What does version entail?

• What are the risks of the procedure? How successful is version?

• What do you recommend as the safest way to deliver my baby?

• Will I be able to give birth vaginally if I prefer that?

• What are the risks of vaginal birth? What are the advantages?

• What are the risks of having a C-section? What are the advantages?

These questions are based on research published by publicly available and private medical information sources on the topic.

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