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  • Obstetrics
  • Perinatal Medicine
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Context:

  • Vaginal delivery for breech presentation remains controversial globally.
  • Norway recommends selective vaginal breech delivery for specific patient groups.
  • This study evaluates outcomes at a Norwegian hospital to assess guideline support.

Purpose:

  • To analyze maternal and neonatal outcomes based on intended delivery mode (vaginal vs. cesarean section).
  • To compare neonatal and maternal mortality and morbidity in breech presentations.
  • To assess the safety and efficacy of current Norwegian guidelines for vaginal breech delivery.

Summary:

  • A 10-year analysis of 385 singleton breech deliveries (after 34 weeks gestation) revealed 36% were vaginal and 64% cesarean sections.
  • Early neonatal morbidity was higher in the vaginal delivery group (11/214) compared to cesarean section (0/134), but no long-term effects were observed.
  • Cesarean section was associated with a higher risk of postpartum hemorrhage (>1000 ml).

Impact:

  • Findings support the continued practice of carefully selected vaginal breech deliveries in line with national recommendations.
  • The study contributes evidence to the ongoing debate on optimal delivery methods for breech presentations.
  • Results highlight the importance of individualized risk assessment in obstetric decision-making for breech fetuses.