Definition

Noun: - A specific fetal position and mode of childbirth: A "frank breech delivery" refers to a birth in which the fetus is positioned with its buttocks presenting at the opening of the birth canal (the maternal pelvic outlet), with its legs extended straight up toward its head.

Usage

This is a specialized medical term used in obstetrics to describe a specific, common type of breech presentation during labor and delivery. - The ultrasound confirmed a frank breech presentation, so the doctor discussed the options for a frank breech delivery or a cesarean section. - While some practitioners are experienced in assisting a frank breech delivery, it often requires careful management due to potential risks.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often discussed in contrast to other breech types (e.g., complete breech, footling breech) and cephalic (head-first) presentations.
• Management decisions surrounding a frank breech delivery involve assessing factors like fetal size, maternal pelvis size, and the clinician's expertise.

Variants and Related Words

• Breech birth / Breech delivery (n): The general category for any birth where the buttocks or feet present first, encompassing frank, complete, and footling breech types.
• Frank breech (n): Specifically describes the fetal position itself, where the fetus's hips are flexed, knees are extended, and feet are near the head.
• Cesarean section / C-section (n): A surgical alternative to a vaginal breech delivery.

Synonyms

• Breech presentation delivery: A more general synonym.
• Buttocks-first delivery: A descriptive, non-technical synonym.

Related Phrases

• Vaginal breech delivery: The broader procedure that includes a frank breech delivery as one of its types.
• Breech extraction: A related obstetrical maneuver that may be used during such a delivery.

Noun

1. position of a fetus in which the buttocks are present at the maternal pelvic outlet