Abstract
An objective analysis of our clinical experience with the intrapartum management of twin gestations was undertaken in order to determine whether or not routine caesarean section is justified when the first twin presents by the breech. The perinatal mortality rate for breech first twins delivered vaginally was not statistically different from vertex presentations. There was no perinatal loss among babies delivered vaginally by the breech. There was no difference in perinatal outcome for the breech first twin born abdominally or vaginally. Our findings have allayed the fear that non-vertex vaginal delivery of the first or second twin is dangerous. We conclude that in the absence of a uterine scar or a footling presentation, there is no valid reason to prohibit vaginal delivery when either twin presents by the breech.
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