Question

A primigravida at 39 weeks is found to have a breech presentation on ultrasound. According to RCOG guidelines, which management option is typically offered first to reduce the need for caesarean section?

Accepted Answer

External cephalic version

Answer

Elective caesarean at 39 weeks

Answer

Vaginal breech delivery

Answer

Forceps-assisted breech delivery

Answer

No intervention, await spontaneous version

Practice question

A primigravida at 39 weeks is found to have a breech presentation on ultrasound. According to RCOG guidelines, which management option is typically offered first to reduce the need for caesarean section?