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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Nina Massey

UNBELIEVABLE: Extra pregnancy scan could slash number of breech births and risk to babies | History Defined

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Adding a third routine scan at the end of pregnancy could be a “game-changer to pregnancy and birth care”, a new study suggests.

Researchers say the additional appointment could slash the number of unexpected breech births by 70% and the risks of the baby being born with severe health complications.

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