External cephalic version of the term breech baboon (Papio sp.) fetus.
BACKGROUND
Breech presentation in baboons may be associated with head entrapment and stillbirth during vaginal delivery. For this reason, pregnant dams at our institution typically undergo cesarean delivery for known breech presentation, leading to problems with maternal-infant bonding and increased nursery utilization.


METHODS
This paper describes a simple, non-invasive technique called external cephalic version (ECV) that effectively converts the baboon breech fetus into a cephalic presentation.


RESULTS
ECV was successful in each of seven attempted cases, with the consistent development of contractions and vaginal bleeding leading to the delivery of a healthy liveborn infant within 72 hours.


CONCLUSIONS
ECV may offer a safe and effective alternative to cesarean section for delivery of the breech baboon fetus.
Barrier
Breton F
BF
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, Division of Reproductive and Perinatal Research, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65212, USA. barrierb@health.missouri.edu
Joiner
Laura Lee Rihl
LL
Jimenez
Joe B
JB
Leland
M Michelle
MM
D000818:Animals; D001946:Breech Presentation / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D010215:Papio / Q000502:physiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D047929:Term Birth; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014710:Version, Fetal / Q000662:veterinary*