Reteach Breech
Whether planned or unexpected, breech presentation occurs in 3-4% of term pregnancies and at higher rates if preterm. Twins represent 3% of all pregnancies and half of those will have at least one of the twins in breech presentation. Properly selected term breech presentation is a reasonable, safe and evidence supported option. Breech vaginal delivery is a core skill that every obstetrician or midwife should feel comfortable with.
Dr. Stuart Fischbein has been assisting families with birthing for over 40 years. He trained in an era where breech was considered just a variation of normal. Current obstetric training programs have abandoned teaching this core skill and rely heavily on cesarean section as the only alternative without informed consent or concern about the short and long term consequences to the baby, the mother and the mother’s future babies.
Reteach Breech is a two-day seminar created by Dr. Fischbein which offers hands-on training and didactic teaching about breech and twin birthing and informed consent as well as an explanation as to why the medical model sees breech vaginal birthing but not cesarean as synonymous with risk. This course is open to anyone interested in advancing their skills and honoring birth options. If you are a midwife, doula, other birth worker, medical student, resident or practicing physician you will, at some point, encounter a situation where knowledge of breech, breech extraction and internal podalic version techniques may be lifesaving. We hope you will consider hosting a Reteach Breech workshop or join us at a future seminar in your area.
Testimonials
“ Hey, Dr. Stu, I attended one of your workshops here in Australia just over a year ago at the Australia College of Midwives Conference in Melbourne. We just had a mom come in overnight and delivered an unexpected vaginal breach. I nearly remembered everything you taught us. Tum to bum shoulder pressed hands off. I just wanted to say thanks for your workshop. It made what would’ve been quite stressful to almost enjoyable. I’m still pumped and so are the midwives and peds nurse on with me. There was no doctor. We’re at a small country hospital. Your work in advocacy is much appreciated. I’m now going to revisit all my notes and brush up on everything. Thank you so very much. ”
“My friend just had a homebirth and the baby was (surprise!) Frank breech I believe. The midwife (who took your course a while back) recognized the poop as breech poop. So she called my midwife as backup. My midwife had just done your refresher course. She had to twist the baby like that back and fourth three times to get her out. Then she had to resuscitate her and they even called the EMT. By the time they arrived she had the baby back, it was 17 min of resuscitation work! The baby took little gasps here and there and opened her eyes once. Anyway. Your breech course saved my friends baby’s life! And I’m so grateful to have a midwife who is so highly trained and equipped. I think the other midwife will probably take this as her sign to do the refresher.”
“Dearest Stu, Some times life gets away from me and I turn back to realize that someone in my life has given me a gift. This is what happened for me and my partners as we realized recently when we had a surprise complete breech at our birth center. After the mama safely delivered her baby and we had all taken a huge breath of relief, the first thought I had was “Thank you, Stu”. thank you for re-teaching breech. Thank you for allowing me to follow you around assisting you and learning from you. Thank you for always showing up for my clients, even when they couldn’t afford you. Just thank you.”
Booking Inquiry
Are you interested in learning more about the lost art of breech birth? Would you like to have Dr. Stu speak at one of your events? We are now scheduling for our 2025 speaking engagements. We would love to visit your area to speak and educate your community on the lost art of breech births. Requirements and general information about our Reteach Breech workshops can be found by clicking the button below. To inquire about availability or attending a Reteach Breech workshop in your area, please take a moment to fill out this form and we will respond within 1-2 business days