breech

Example Sentences

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Grant said one of the more challenging, if less bloody, scenes involved an effort to rotate a breech baby by applying manual pressure to a pregnant belly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2023

A couple whose baby died after he was starved of oxygen during a home birth are campaigning for risky breech deliveries to be spotted earlier.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2023

About two hours later, it was recognised Arthur was "an unanticipated footling breech", the Record of Inquest states.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2023

In a quick response, the U.S. team member told the Ukrainian to remove the gun’s breech at the rear of the howitzer and manually prime the firing pin so the gun could fire.

From Washington Times • Jan. 28, 2023

He couldn’t stand by and watch a horse colic or a cow labor with a breech calf even though it meant personal ruin.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen