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The upright breech concept is a way of understanding the physiology of vaginal breech birth. The physiological way is connected into a method by several pioneers and a practical flowchart by Midwife Dr. Shawn Walker.

It evolves around using gravity by upright position at birth, movement to enhance rotation of the baby through the pelvis and a 5 minute time limit from buttocks til head is born to ensure only a short period of fetal distress.

For FREE: Introduction 30-60 minutes) to upright breech birth can be booked by groups or departments info@obstetriwise.dk

Half day webinars (3 hours) are offered for health care professionals wanting to know more about the upright breech birth. Is announced on webpage, but can be booked by groups/departments.

Edited Shawn Walker flowchart in English: Upright breech in 5 minutes and basic principles 2026

01 The Spontaneous Breech Birth

02 Uncomplicated Arms

03 Complicated Arms

04 Releasing head from pelvic inlet

05 Releasing head from pelvic outlet

06 Sacrum posterior

07 Sum up Upright breech

10 mechanisms of upright breech birth

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