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Anesthesia Helps Turn Breech Babies, Reducing C-Section Rates

Anesthesia Helps Turn Breech Babies, Reducing C-Section Rates

New research indicates that providing anesthesia during external cephalic version increases the likelihood of turning breech babies to a head-first position. The approach was associated with fewer cesarean deliveries compared with attempts without anesthesia.

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Anesthesia Aids Breech Baby Turn, Cuts C-Section Need