External cephalic version is a process by which a breech baby can sometimes be turned from buttocks or foot first to head first. It is usually performed after about 37 weeks. It is often reserved for late pregnancy because breech presentation greatly decreases with every week.
It can be contrasted with "internal cephalic version", which involves the hand inserted through the cervix.
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