Breech baby and possible turning?

cowgirl21 · Apr 12th, 2012, 23:00 PM

Hi all, today I found out via ultrasound that our lil guy is breech. I am quite devastated since I really hoped for a natural childbirth and completely dread the thought of a c-section. My doctor didn't say anything about options when she thought he might be breech, just sent me for an ultrasound to find out.
I was wondering if anyone else has had external manipulation to move the baby? Did it cause any adverse side effects to baby?
I'm scared and upset and in pain

My next dr's appt is on Thursday but I'm hoping they call to discuss it tomorrow...

BabyBoyLove12 · Apr 12th, 2012, 23:04 PM

Someone (I'm not sure who sorry) posted about their experience with one. I would look it up, it was posted sometime today so it should either be on page 1 or 2. Good luck though hun! I hope your LO turns for you!! You never know, even if ECV doesn't work LO might turn right before birth for you

BabyBoyLove12 · Apr 12th, 2012, 23:05 PM

Heres the link

http://www.babyandbump.com/pregnancy...ch-babies.html

Lillerina · Apr 13th, 2012, 00:55 AM

FYI, an acupuncturist could also help turn your baby using specific needling techniques (nowhere near your belly!) and moxa (an herb burned somewhat like a big roll of incense and then the smoke is used to stimulate acupuncture points).

Best of luck!

libbylou · Apr 13th, 2012, 00:59 AM

I 150% understand!!
We found out two weeks ago that our little girl is breech
I've been doing acupuncture, Webster technique with a chiropractor, using moxa sticks, swimming, exercises from spinningbabies.com, spending lots of time on my hands and knees and this stubborn little girl is having none of it!!

We were referred by our midwife to an OB and met with him on Tuesday. He offered the ECV but I declined. He said success rate is only about 25% (probably lower for me because it's my first baby and my uterine/stomach muscles are quite strong) and it's quite painful for me and they have to do it in the OR in case something happens (baby's heart rate dropping, placental abruption, etc) and they need to do an emergency c-section

They will be giving me a c-section in the next 1 1/2-2 weeks if she doesn't turn and I am so so so upset about it...a planned c-section couldn't be any further away from the birth I wanted and I'm really struggling to come to terms with it

Really hope your little one turns!!

Jmommy · Apr 13th, 2012, 01:04 AM

I had this last year with my son. He was head down at 37+0 I went into labor at 37+6 and they determined he was then breech. Unfortunately in his case it was too dangerous to try and turn him and I had the c-section. But the good news is its proof that babies can turn that late in pregnancy hopefully in your case LO will turn the right direction! GL

cowgirl21 · Apr 13th, 2012, 11:54 AM

Thanks ladies! I'm going out of my mind with worries!!

babyhopes2011 · Apr 13th, 2012, 12:41 PM

hi hun, my baby was breech at 36 week scan and i refused ECV i decided that if she wants to turn then let her do it naturally. i had read up on the ECV and heard from various people who had experienced it and decided it wasnt for me or my baby to go through. well she didnt turn and i had a c-section a week ago at 39 weeks, i was really scared but it went really well and i had my baby in my arms within 5 minutes of the c-section starting. it was actally an amazing experience, very calm and tranquil. i hope your baby does turn but if not then dont worry too much about the section its not as bad as you might be thinking and is over quicker than you know it! if you want too PM me then please do so. xx

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cowgirl21 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 251	Breech baby and possible turning? Hi all, today I found out via ultrasound that our lil guy is breech. I am quite devastated since I really hoped for a natural childbirth and completely dread the thought of a c-section. My doctor didn't say anything about options when she thought he might be breech, just sent me for an ultrasound to find out. I was wondering if anyone else has had external manipulation to move the baby? Did it cause any adverse side effects to baby? I'm scared and upset and in pain My next dr's appt is on Thursday but I'm hoping they call to discuss it tomorrow...

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Apr 12th, 2012, 23:04 PM	#2
BabyBoyLove12 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,294	Someone (I'm not sure who sorry) posted about their experience with one. I would look it up, it was posted sometime today so it should either be on page 1 or 2. Good luck though hun! I hope your LO turns for you!! You never know, even if ECV doesn't work LO might turn right before birth for you

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Apr 12th, 2012, 23:05 PM	#3
BabyBoyLove12 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,294	Heres the link http://www.babyandbump.com/pregnancy...ch-babies.html

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Apr 13th, 2012, 00:55 AM	#4
Lillerina Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: California Posts: 269	FYI, an acupuncturist could also help turn your baby using specific needling techniques (nowhere near your belly!) and moxa (an herb burned somewhat like a big roll of incense and then the smoke is used to stimulate acupuncture points). Best of luck!

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Apr 13th, 2012, 00:59 AM	#5
libbylou Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 2,357	I 150% understand!! We found out two weeks ago that our little girl is breech I've been doing acupuncture, Webster technique with a chiropractor, using moxa sticks, swimming, exercises from spinningbabies.com, spending lots of time on my hands and knees and this stubborn little girl is having none of it!! We were referred by our midwife to an OB and met with him on Tuesday. He offered the ECV but I declined. He said success rate is only about 25% (probably lower for me because it's my first baby and my uterine/stomach muscles are quite strong) and it's quite painful for me and they have to do it in the OR in case something happens (baby's heart rate dropping, placental abruption, etc) and they need to do an emergency c-section They will be giving me a c-section in the next 1 1/2-2 weeks if she doesn't turn and I am so so so upset about it...a planned c-section couldn't be any further away from the birth I wanted and I'm really struggling to come to terms with it Really hope your little one turns!!

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Apr 13th, 2012, 01:04 AM	#6
Jmommy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 119	I had this last year with my son. He was head down at 37+0 I went into labor at 37+6 and they determined he was then breech. Unfortunately in his case it was too dangerous to try and turn him and I had the c-section. But the good news is its proof that babies can turn that late in pregnancy hopefully in your case LO will turn the right direction! GL

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Apr 13th, 2012, 11:54 AM	#7
cowgirl21 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 251	Thanks ladies! I'm going out of my mind with worries!!

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Apr 13th, 2012, 12:41 PM	#8
babyhopes2011 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: north yorkshire Posts: 3,538	hi hun, my baby was breech at 36 week scan and i refused ECV i decided that if she wants to turn then let her do it naturally. i had read up on the ECV and heard from various people who had experienced it and decided it wasnt for me or my baby to go through. well she didnt turn and i had a c-section a week ago at 39 weeks, i was really scared but it went really well and i had my baby in my arms within 5 minutes of the c-section starting. it was actally an amazing experience, very calm and tranquil. i hope your baby does turn but if not then dont worry too much about the section its not as bad as you might be thinking and is over quicker than you know it! if you want too PM me then please do so. xx

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