For a safe breech delivery, which fetal weight range is optimal?

The optimal fetal weight range for a safe breech delivery is 2500-4000 grams because this size tends to strike a balance between sufficient gestational maturity and manageable size during delivery.

Fetuses within this weight range have typically developed the necessary physiological characteristics that can help facilitate a breech delivery, such as muscle tone and enough strength to help navigate through the birth canal. Additionally, a fetal weight in this range is less likely to be associated with complications that can arise from both smaller and larger fetuses.

Delivering a baby that weighs less than 2500 grams may increase the risks associated with preterm birth and insufficient muscle tone, which can complicate the delivery process. On the other hand, a fetal weight over 4000 grams significantly raises the risk of delivery complications, including shoulder dystocia and trauma to both the mother and the baby. Therefore, the 2500-4000 grams range is considered the safest for breech presentations, allowing for a better outcome for the mother and the infant.