What Happens If a Baby Comes Out Feet First?

What happens if a baby tries to come out feet first during delivery? Well, in the final weeks of pregnancy, most babies naturally turn upside down so their head is facing the birth canal. Because the head is the largest part and it helps open the passage first, making delivery streamlined and safest. But if the baby doesn’t turn and stays feet-first, it’s called a breech position. That can be risky because the body comes out first, and the head or shoulders can get stuck. That’s why doctors often try to gently turn the baby before labor and if that doesn’t work, they go for a C section.