Prognosis

The risk of recurrent breech delivery is 8%, the risk increasing from 4% after one breech delivery to 28% after three.[16] The effects of recurrence may be due to recurring specific causal factors, either genetic or environmental in origin.

No differences at 2 years postnatal were found between planned caesarean section and planned vaginal birth in maternal outcomes of breastfeeding; relationship with child or partner; pain; subsequent pregnancy; incontinence; depression; urinary, menstrual, or sexual problems; fatigue; or distressing memories of the birth experience.[2] However, planned caesarean section was associated with a higher risk of constipation.[79]

Adult intellectual performance at 18 years of age was not affected by mode of delivery.[80] There was also no difference in the risk of death or neurodevelopmental delay.[81]

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