Frank breech presentation is defined as which of the following?

• A. baby's butt is over the cervix and her legs are straight up toward her face
• B. feet are presenting ahead of the buttocks
• C. the head is presenting first
• D. one or both feet are over the cervix

Answer: (A)

In breech presentations, the presenting part is not the head. Frank breech specifically means the buttocks are presenting at the cervix and the legs are extended up toward the baby’s face. That description matches the option stating the baby’s buttocks are over the cervix with the legs straight up toward the face, so it’s the best choice. The other descriptions refer to different presentations: showing feet ahead of the buttocks describes a footling breech, and head presenting first is cephalic presentation. Saying one or both feet are over the cervix also indicates footling breech.