Being Born Bottom First Is Inherited, Study Suggests

Courtesy ScienceDaily Sun, 03/30/2008 - 19:00

A baby is twice as likely to be born bottom first if either or both the parents were themselves breech deliveries, according to a new study.

The results suggest genes are a contributing factor.

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