Signs of Breech Births

One out of every 25 pregnancies will culminate in a breech birth, reports the American Pregnancy Association. A breech delivery occurs when the baby has positioned itself where its head isn't coming out first, which is the normal position for delivery. Delivering a breech baby can be complicated, but there are a few signs that can indicate whether a baby is the breech position. Observing these signs early enough can help a mother and doctor determine the safest way to deliver the baby, whether vaginally or by Caesarean section.

  1. Location of the Baby's Movements

    • One sign that will tell the mother the baby's location without the assistance of a doctor is the location of the kicks, says fisher-price.com. If the baby is in a headfirst position, the kicks will likely feel higher up in the abdominal area. When the baby is in a breech position, the location of the kicks will feel lower.

    Less Pressure on the Bladder

    • A baby that is positioned headfirst will put a lot more pressure on the bladder than a breech baby, says fisher-price.com. Paying attention to urination patterns during the later weeks of pregnancy may help determine how the baby is situated.

    Feeling the Baby's Contour

    • Either a woman or her doctor can check the contour of the baby in the uterus to determine its position. A hard, round shape --- the baby's head --- will be found at the top of the uterus in a breech position. When a baby is in a regular position for delivery, the head will be found around the pubic bone area.

    Premature Delivery

    • If a woman goes into labor before her due date, it is likely that the baby is in a breech position, according to everydayhealth.com. This is because it is around the 37th week when the baby positions itself for delivery. An early delivery will mean that the baby did not have enough time to situate itself out of the breech position.

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