Table 3 :
Cause of perinatal mortality in breech pregnancies
| Type of PNM | Period of gestation (week) | Weight (kg) | Mode of Delivery | Cause of death |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSB n=5 | ||||
| Below 34 | 1500g | Unexplained | ||
| Below 34 | 2000g | Congenital syphilis | ||
| Below 34 | 1550g | Vaginal delivery | Unexplained | |
| Below 34 | 1600g | Unexplained | ||
| Below 34 | 1500g | Unexplained | ||
| FSB n=3 | ||||
| Above 38 | 2.25kg | Patau syndrome | ||
| Below 34 | 2.25kg | Vaginal delivery | Congenital abnormality | |
| Below 34 | 0.6kg | Severe prematurity | ||
| NND n=5 | ||||
| Above 38 | 2500g | CS | Cord prolapse (intrapartum asphyxia) | |
| Below 34 | 1600g | Necrotising enterocolitis | ||
| Below 34 | 1500g | Vaginal delivery | Septicaemia and RDS | |
| Below 34 | 1600g | Pulmonary haemorrhage | ||
| Below 34 | 1500g | RDS and prematurity | ||