A pregnancy that has progressed without any apparent hitch can still give way to complications during delivery. Here are some of the most common concerns. A small percentage of women, mostly first ...

An epidural injection may be needed to reduce the pain of giving birth to a posterior baby. 3. Breech Fetal Position The breech position of the baby is not ideal for normal delivery. Although many ...

If the baby doesn't move into a head-down position, it increases the risk of a breech birth. For the majority of your pregnancy, the baby in your womb has been dependent on you for everything.

Medically reviewed by Jessie Rubin, MD Medically reviewed by Jessie Rubin, MD If your baby is in a frank breech position, that means that their bottom is facing down towards the birth canal ...