frank breech

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Noun frank breech has 1 sense

frank breech, frank breech delivery - position of a fetus in which the buttocks are present at the maternal pelvic outlet
--₁ is a kind of breech delivery, breech birth, breech presentation

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Term: Frank Breech Description: Frank breech refers to the position of a fetus in the womb where the buttocks are positioned to be delivered first, with the feet near the head. This is one of the three main breech presentations and occurs in around 3-4% of all pregnancies. An understanding of frank breech is important in obstetrics to ensure the safest delivery possible. Sample Sentences:

During the ultrasound, the doctor identified that the baby was in the frank breech position.
As the due date approached, Sarah's doctor recommended an external cephalic version to attempt turning the fetus from frank breech to vertex position.
The risk of hip dysplasia is slightly higher in babies born in the frank breech position.

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