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What to do when your baby doesn't turn

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The vast majority of unborn babies are usually positioned such that the head is located near the birth canal. This is the natural and optimal positioning for a normal delivery.

However, a small number of babies may be positioned bottom first towards the end of the pregnancy. This is referred to as breech presentation, and requires special planning for how the baby will be born.

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