Baby Born at Home in Rare Breech Birth With Father's Assistance in Minas Gerais

A baby girl, Esther, was born at home in Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais, in a rare breech presentation, with her father's assistance. The mother, Quéren Alexandre Rodrigues, was 38 weeks pregnant and expected the birth soon, but not so rapidly. Her husband, mechanical engineer Renan Baade de Paula, helped prepare their home for the delivery. The couple realized the unusual nature of the birth when they couldn't see the baby's head emerging, and then observed the baby's buttocks and feet presenting first. Esther was born kicking, a moment that highlighted the significant risk involved. According to Dr. Gabriel Augusto Souza Andrade, a resident in gynecology and obstetrics, breech presentations occur in approximately 3-4% of all pregnancies, with vaginal breech births being even rarer. Despite the unexpected and high-risk circumstances, the mother described the experience as divinely guided and perfect. The family is now awaiting Esther's discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit, where she is recovering well, to reunite with her parents and older sister at home. Quéren reflected that the birth profoundly impacted her perspective on life, emphasizing trust and surrender, not only in a higher power but also in her chosen family members.