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Footling Breech Presentation – Causes, Diagnosis, Risks and Management: Updated : 1 March 2026 Author : Dr. Humaira Latif, MBBS (KMU Peshawar) Gynaecology / Obstetrics Specialist; Ultrasound Specialist and 14 years clinical experience. ⚠️ Disclaimer : This article is only written for Education and Information purposes. It cannot replace individualized medicine (consultation, diagnosis or treatment) with a doctor/health care provider. It is essential that any pregnant woman consults their registered obstetrician or healthcare provider prior to making individualized care decisions. Background: Most babies will turn to a head down (cephalic) position by the end of a full-term pregnancy in preparation for birth; if they present with their buttocks or feet towards the opening of the birth canal, this is called being in a breech position. Footling breech presentations occur when one or both of the baby's feet are pointing down and moving toward the opening of the birth canal before the b...