Question

A 29-year-old woman at 38 weeks gestation arrives in labour with a fetus in breech presentation. Which mode of delivery is generally recommended by NICE if there are no contraindications and the mother is fully informed?

Accepted Answer

Planned Caesarean section

Answer

Attempted external cephalic version then normal vaginal delivery

Answer

Vaginal breech delivery

Answer

Emergency Caesarean section if cervix is not favourable

Answer

Forceps delivery

Practice question

A 29-year-old woman at 38 weeks gestation arrives in labour with a fetus in breech presentation. Which mode of delivery is generally recommended by NICE if there are no contraindications and the mother is fully informed?