Which of the following may occur after 37 weeks of gestation when a fetus is in a breech position?

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External cephalic version is used in an attempt to turn the fetus from a breech or shoulder presentation to a vertex presentation for birth.This is done by a physician.It is typically performed as an elective procedure in a labour and birth setting of non-labouring women at or near term to improve their chances of having a vaginal cephalic birth.Preterm labour and birth is before 37 weeks,not after.Breech presentation in and of itself does not cause fetal distress.

Which of the Following May Occur After 37 Weeks of Gestation