breech position baby - #19050

I’m currently in the second trimester of my pregnancy, and my doctor recently told me that my baby is in a breech position. I’m a little worried because I’ve heard that breech babies can cause complications during labor. Could you explain in detail what it means for my baby to be in a breech position, why it happens, and how it can affect delivery? From what I understand, a breech position means that the baby’s head is up rather than down in the uterus. How common is this, and what causes a baby to be in the breech position instead of the head-down position, which is typically preferred for delivery? Are there certain factors, such as the shape of the uterus, multiple pregnancies, or the baby’s size, that can increase the likelihood of a breech birth? What types of breech positions are there, and how do they affect delivery? I’ve heard of frank breech, complete breech, and footling breech—could you explain what these terms mean and how they impact the likelihood of a vaginal birth? How does the position of the baby affect the delivery process, and is it always necessary to have a cesarean section if the baby is in a breech position? What options do I have if my baby remains in a breech position as I approach my due date? I’ve heard that some doctors may try techniques like external cephalic version (ECV) to turn the baby, but how effective and safe is this method? If my baby doesn’t turn on its own, what are the risks and benefits of a cesarean section? Lastly, is there anything I can do to encourage my baby to turn head-down, or is the baby’s position mostly out of my control? How do doctors monitor the baby’s position as I get closer to labor, and are there specific signs I should watch for that might indicate a need for a cesarean section or other interventions?