Breech babies, when did yours turn?

FemmeEnceinte · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:13 PM

Ok so, LO had been head down and not moved a jot in every scan since she came into existence... until my 32 week MW appointment where I was told she's breech. Fine, 32 weeks... plenty of time to turn. I didn't, I'll admit, do anything much to remedy the situation (lying on my left, not leaning back etc.) but genuinely thought baby had moved and her head was down. I get hiccups low down and kicks high up... anyway, at my 34 week appointment yesterday she's still breech.

I've been told to get a birthing ball and given tips/techniques to help her move which I'm following. If she's not moved by my next appointment in 3 weeks (at 36+5) they'll be sending me for a scan and possibly scheduling a c-section. I understand there's still plenty of time but was just looking to see other ladies in similar situations whose LOs have turned in good time... understandably, I don't want a c-section but sometimes worry she might get too big to turn.

Thanks x

KLH · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:30 PM

Sorry can't really offer much advice, as haven't been in this situation! I have heard that swimming (breaststroke) is meant to be a really effective way of getting baby into the best position-might be worth a shot!

SnailPace · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:35 PM

My baby turned down at 32 weeks, but that's not to say yours should! I think my baby got sick of me always pushing his head out of my ribs!

jennifer34rn · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:39 PM

my son was breech until 34 1/2 weeks

purpledahlia · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:46 PM

Avas still breech, So guess same situ, MW on friday (34weeks) but Doc today said still breech!

FemmeEnceinte · Nov 4th, 2009, 12:47 PM

Thanks everyone. Am just annoyed that she was head down all the way and then decided to cause me worry by turning breech! Really do not want a c-section but don't like the thought of having them turn her either...

MummyToAmberx · Nov 4th, 2009, 13:01 PM

Baby may not wana turn till they want to arrive.

Lass had baby other week, was told her baby was perfect much stuff in transverve/breech position, c-section was arranged. Think had check near the c-section but mw werent sure on babies position, day of the c-section waters broke baby was head down....

FlowerFairy · Nov 4th, 2009, 13:04 PM

My LO is now breech too! In my PCT they dont generally offer to try and turn them. My cousin's consultant told here he believed the risks for distress were too high.
I am having a scan in 2 weeks, and hoping it turns but I am also concerned it may get too big.
Fingers crossed!

Jolinar · Nov 4th, 2009, 13:05 PM

Mine is still all over the show, he's a right little squirmer. They can turn right at the last minute too, little buggers. I don't fancy an ECV either, nor a C section. The good thing is most babies (97%) are in the right position for birth by the time you go into labour without any intervention (so they tell me!).

FemmeEnceinte · Nov 4th, 2009, 13:10 PM

Yeah, fingers crossed. I'll pick up a birthing ball and get bouncing tomorrow

Nov 4th, 2009, 12:13 PM	#1
FemmeEnceinte Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,903	Breech babies, when did yours turn? Ok so, LO had been head down and not moved a jot in every scan since she came into existence... until my 32 week MW appointment where I was told she's breech. Fine, 32 weeks... plenty of time to turn. I didn't, I'll admit, do anything much to remedy the situation (lying on my left, not leaning back etc.) but genuinely thought baby had moved and her head was down. I get hiccups low down and kicks high up... anyway, at my 34 week appointment yesterday she's still breech. I've been told to get a birthing ball and given tips/techniques to help her move which I'm following. If she's not moved by my next appointment in 3 weeks (at 36+5) they'll be sending me for a scan and possibly scheduling a c-section. I understand there's still plenty of time but was just looking to see other ladies in similar situations whose LOs have turned in good time... understandably, I don't want a c-section but sometimes worry she might get too big to turn. Thanks x

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Nov 4th, 2009, 12:30 PM	#2
KLH Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 29	Sorry can't really offer much advice, as haven't been in this situation! I have heard that swimming (breaststroke) is meant to be a really effective way of getting baby into the best position-might be worth a shot!

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Nov 4th, 2009, 12:35 PM	#3
SnailPace Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Westminster BC Posts: 170	My baby turned down at 32 weeks, but that's not to say yours should! I think my baby got sick of me always pushing his head out of my ribs!

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Nov 4th, 2009, 12:39 PM	#4
jennifer34rn Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: illinois Posts: 440	my son was breech until 34 1/2 weeks

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purpledahlia Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 14,871	Avas still breech, So guess same situ, MW on friday (34weeks) but Doc today said still breech!

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Nov 4th, 2009, 12:47 PM	#6
FemmeEnceinte Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,903	Thanks everyone. Am just annoyed that she was head down all the way and then decided to cause me worry by turning breech! Really do not want a c-section but don't like the thought of having them turn her either...

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MummyToAmberx Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 11,185	Baby may not wana turn till they want to arrive. Lass had baby other week, was told her baby was perfect much stuff in transverve/breech position, c-section was arranged. Think had check near the c-section but mw werent sure on babies position, day of the c-section waters broke baby was head down....

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Nov 4th, 2009, 13:04 PM	#8
FlowerFairy Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6,949	My LO is now breech too! In my PCT they dont generally offer to try and turn them. My cousin's consultant told here he believed the risks for distress were too high. I am having a scan in 2 weeks, and hoping it turns but I am also concerned it may get too big. Fingers crossed!

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Nov 4th, 2009, 13:05 PM	#9
Jolinar Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 1,576	Mine is still all over the show, he's a right little squirmer. They can turn right at the last minute too, little buggers. I don't fancy an ECV either, nor a C section. The good thing is most babies (97%) are in the right position for birth by the time you go into labour without any intervention (so they tell me!).

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Nov 4th, 2009, 13:10 PM	#10
FemmeEnceinte Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,903	Yeah, fingers crossed. I'll pick up a birthing ball and get bouncing tomorrow

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