Breech is detected during examination, the doctor and confirmed by ultrasound. Up to 36 weeks the fetus in the womb turns freely, and then takes a strong position. As a rule, determined by the breech after 28 weeks of pregnancy.
In the period 36 - 37 weeks can be used with an external rotation of sufficient amniotic fluid.
It performed in a maternity home with monitor, ultrasonic monitoring of the fetus and the introduction of drugs that relax the uterus. The greatest risk in external rotation is the possibility of placental abruption, however, due to ultrasonic testing is rare.