The risk of recurrent breech delivery is 8%, the risk increasing from 4% after one breech delivery to 28% after three.[16]Albrechtsen S, Rasmussen S, Dalaker K, et al. Reproductive career after breech presentation: subsequent pregnancy rates, interpregnancy interval, and recurrence. Obstet Gynecol. 1998 Sep;92(3):345-50.
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The effects of recurrence may be due to recurring specific causal factors, either genetic or environmental in origin.
No differences at 2 years postpartum were found between planned cesarean section and planned vaginal birth in maternal outcomes of breast-feeding; relationship with child or partner; pain; subsequent pregnancy; incontinence; depression; urinary, menstrual, or sexual problems; fatigue; or distressing memories of the birth experience. However, planned cesarean section was associated with a higher risk of constipation.[80]Hannah ME, Whyte H, Hannah WJ, et al. Maternal outcomes at 2 years after planned cesarean section versus planned vaginal birth for breech presentation at term: the International Randomized Term Breech Trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Sep;191(3):917-27.
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Adult intellectual performance at 18 years of age was not affected by mode of delivery.[81]Eide MG, Oyen N, Skjaerven R, et al. Breech delivery and Intelligence: a population-based study of 8,738 breech infants. Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Jan;105(1):4-11.
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There was also no difference in the risk of death or neurodevelopmental delay.[82]Whyte H, Hannah ME, Saigal S, et al. Outcomes of children at 2 years after planned cesarean birth versus planned vaginal birth for breech presentation at term: the International Randomized Term Breech Trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Sep;191(3):864-71.
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