Using Ultrasound to Predict Turning a Breech Baby
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether ultrasound measurements can predict if doctors can successfully turn a breech baby from the outside (a procedure called external cephalic version). It may help women who want to avoid a C-section.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are pregnant with one baby at full term (37 weeks or more).
- Your baby is in a breech position (bottom or feet down).
- You do not have uterine scars from a prior C-section or other surgeries.
- You do not have medical reasons that would make turning the baby or a vaginal delivery unsafe.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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