He was a breech presentation, the skull did not pass easily, and Doe in her pain clamped down.
In breech presentation, fetal heart sounds are heard just above the umblicus.
Certain factors, such as premature birth, can encourage a breech presentation.
When labour is premature, the incidence of breech presentation is higher.
Complete breech presentation is the next most favorable position, but these babies sometimes shift and become footling breeches during labour.
I considered making it a breech presentation as well.
Six years ago I had a section because of a breech presentation.
It is often reserved for late pregnancy because breech presentation greatly decreases with every week.
Specific situations that can contribute to birth injury include breech presentation and shoulder dystocia.
Vaginal versus cesarean delivery for breech presentation in California: A population based study.