Extra pregnancy scan could slash number of breech births and risk to babies

Pregnant women currently have routine scans at 12 and 20 weeks only, and they are only referred for further observation if they are flagged at risk of a complicated pregnancy at one of the earlier scans
Extra pregnancy scan could slash number of breech births and risk to babies
Extra pregnancy could slash number of breech births and risk to babies – study (Yui Mok/PA)

Adding a third routine scan at the end of pregnancy could be a ā€œgame-changer to pregnancy and birth careā€, a new study suggests.

Researchers say the additional appointment could slash the number of unexpected breech births by 70% and the risks of the baby being born with severe health complications.

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