In simple terms, the phrase "breech position" refers to a baby inside the womb that is positioned with the buttocks or feet downward, instead of the head.
When an infant has been in breech position in utero, the legs have a tendency to remain in this position for the first few days. (med.stanford.edu)
The 50 - year - old Richmond lay midwife faces two counts in the death of Spencer Verzi, who was stillborn in the feet - first breech position in his Round Lake Beach home last Aug. 19. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
Out of every 100, four babies are in breech position at the time of birth. (newhealthadvisor.com)