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Definition of Breech birth

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Breech birth: Birth of a baby with the buttocks, rather than the head, emerging first. Breech birth is more likely to cause injury to the mother or the infant than head-first birth. In many cases a baby in the breech position can be turned before delivery by using repeated, gentle massage.