O80.1: Spontaneous breech delivery

Spontaneous breech delivery is a type of childbirth that happens when a baby is in a breech position, which means the baby's buttocks or feet are first to come out during birth, instead of the usual head-first presentation. This can occur naturally without any induced medical procedures. Breech presentations may occur due to various reasons such as abnormalities in the uterus, multiple gestation, premature deliveries, or past pregnancies with breech presentations. However, it's often unknown why some babies remain in the breech position until delivery. Common symptoms may vary based on the type of breech presentation. In most cases, the mother may feel uncomfortable or abnormal movements lower in the abdomen. The condition could pose potential complications during delivery which can impact both the mother and the baby. Despite this, most babies delivered in a breech presentation are healthy.

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