From the ArcaMax Publishing, Women Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/women/s-568097-954195
MONTREAL (UPI) -- Canadian doctors say research shows vaginal delivery
may be possible for some breech births.
Members of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
say they changed their guidelines to reflect a comprehensive review of
research and clinical evidence.
"Breech pregnancies are almost always delivered using a Cesarean
section, to the point where the practice has become somewhat
automatic," principal author of the guidelines Dr. Robert Gagnon of
McGill University in Montreal said in a statement.
"What we've found is that, in some cases, vaginal breech birth is a
safe option, and obstetricians should be able to offer women the
choice to attempt a traditional delivery."
The society members urge health professionals, universities and
hospitals work together to ensure everyone is prepared to accommodate
women choosing to try a breech vaginal delivery.
They caution a vaginal birth is not recommended for some types of
breech positions and in the case where a vaginal delivery is an
option, it should take place in a hospital setting and an experienced
obstetrician should be present to attend the deliver and be prepared
to offer a Cesarean if complications arise.