Breech presentation refers to which presenting part being lowest?

Breech presentation refers to which presenting part being lowest?

• A. Head
• B. Buttocks or feet
• C. Shoulders
• D. Face

Answer: (B)

In breech presentation, the part of the fetus that is closest to and entering the birth canal first is the buttocks or feet. This means the lowest presenting part is the buttocks or feet, not the head. The head would be the presenting part in a typical cephalic (head-first) presentation. Other presentations include the shoulder, when the shoulder is the lowest part, and face, when the face is the presenting part. Knowing which part is lowest helps determine the delivery approach and any additional planning needed for the birth.

In breech presentation, the part of the fetus that is closest to and entering the birth canal first is the buttocks or feet. This means the lowest presenting part is the buttocks or feet, not the head. The head would be the presenting part in a typical cephalic (head-first) presentation. Other presentations include the shoulder, when the shoulder is the lowest part, and face, when the face is the presenting part. Knowing which part is lowest helps determine the delivery approach and any additional planning needed for the birth.