Jazzycat123
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Hope she turns. Mine is butt side down still (which is breech) but I am hoping he flips. I am 35 weeks now. Getting down to the wire.
I've been told that transverse can be harder to flip bc they don't have the ability to do a forward (or backward) roll like a breech can. Don't know if its true or not but it is logical.
My MW told me she wants baby at least breech (though head down is obviously more desirable) by 32 weeks. Something about once they get to a certain size its harder for a transverse to go head down than a breech. So even tho breech isn't ideal either, it would be better and give more hope for baby to go head down compared to a transverse. More time is allowed for a breech, apparently
yeah my lo is going back and forth between transerve and breech im sure. Because sometimes i feel the movement on both sides like if she stretches. So im possitive about that. I hope she moves. Are you trying anything to help?
update for transverse mommas! I started using my birthing ball this week, and little one is staying head down now.. (he was flipping between transverse, to breech, to head down). I'm thinking the ball is doing the trick! I highly recommend it to you guys, It seems to be helping me. (I am bouncing on it)
Ok so I just had midwife appointment, am now 37+4 weeks and she says it still feels transverse, have scan booked in for Thursday to make sure. However, she did say that they won't try an ECV on a transverse baby at all!!?? I know that is different from some of your experiences, maybe that is just the way they do it here in Scotland?
Anyone else heard similar?
Ok so I just had midwife appointment, am now 37+4 weeks and she says it still feels transverse, have scan booked in for Thursday to make sure. However, she did say that they won't try an ECV on a transverse baby at all!!?? I know that is different from some of your experiences, maybe that is just the way they do it here in Scotland?
Anyone else heard similar?
My doctor said he would not either on a transverse but not sure if they all would not in the USA or it varies from doctor to doctor.
EDIT: My doctor is originally from Australia and just started his practice here 12 years ago so maybe that has something to do with it as well. Cultural differences and the way they were trained.
Ok so I just had midwife appointment, am now 37+4 weeks and she says it still feels transverse, have scan booked in for Thursday to make sure. However, she did say that they won't try an ECV on a transverse baby at all!!?? I know that is different from some of your experiences, maybe that is just the way they do it here in Scotland?
Anyone else heard similar?
My doctor said he would not either on a transverse but not sure if they all would not in the USA or it varies from doctor to doctor.
EDIT: My doctor is originally from Australia and just started his practice here 12 years ago so maybe that has something to do with it as well. Cultural differences and the way they were trained.
I think it varies by doctor. Although I'm not a candidate for an ECV for various reasons, my Maternal Fetal Medicine doctors (in the USA) stated that they would most definitely offer an ECV for a transverse baby and that they're usually easier to turn since they're only making a quarter turn instead of a full one.
Ok so I just had midwife appointment, am now 37+4 weeks and she says it still feels transverse, have scan booked in for Thursday to make sure. However, she did say that they won't try an ECV on a transverse baby at all!!?? I know that is different from some of your experiences, maybe that is just the way they do it here in Scotland?
Anyone else heard similar?
My doctor said he would not either on a transverse but not sure if they all would not in the USA or it varies from doctor to doctor.
EDIT: My doctor is originally from Australia and just started his practice here 12 years ago so maybe that has something to do with it as well. Cultural differences and the way they were trained.
I think it varies by doctor. Although I'm not a candidate for an ECV for various reasons, my Maternal Fetal Medicine doctors (in the USA) stated that they would most definitely offer an ECV for a transverse baby and that they're usually easier to turn since they're only making a quarter turn instead of a full one.
My doctor and my specialist both said that ECV is not easy in any direction and that a lot of the time the baby will just turn again. They also said there is a certain amount of danger to them. My friend had a scare with her ECV so I am weary on them anyway. My baby is no longer transverse but is still breech. I already discussed it with my doctor and I will not do it. But that is a personal choice. It is just not a option with me.