The influence of prenatal breech presentation on neonatal leg posture (original) (raw)

This study investigates the effects of prenatal breech presentation on the leg posture of neonates. The researchers conducted longitudinal assessments of leg movements in infants born in breech presentation compared to those in cephalic presentation, focusing on knee extension and leg crossing movements. Key findings suggest that breech infants exhibited distinct leg posture patterns, particularly during the early weeks postpartum, reflecting their prenatal movement restrictions. The study concluded that while some differences in leg posture are transient, subtle long-term discrepancies persist, emphasizing the importance of prenatal presentation in understanding postnatal motor development.