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frank breech |
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frank breech Etymology: L, francus + ME, brec an intrauterine position of the fetus in which the buttocks present at the maternal pelvic inlet, the legs are straight up in front of the body, and the feet are at the shoulders. Babies born in this position tend to hold their feet near the head for some days after birth. Compare complete breech, footling breech. See also breech birth. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In a frank breech, the most common type, the buttocks are first, with the legs fully extended, straight up. I discovered in early labor that the baby was a frank breech (buttocks first, legs straight up), and my training had not included how to deal with such a presentation. |
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