Turning a breech baby

crackle · Feb 25th, 2010, 13:19 PM

Hi everyone!
Been for a growth scan today after placenta was low at 20 weeks. Good news on that front - placenta has moved out of the way!
Trouble now is that baba is sat upright with crossed legs, facing my back!
Any suggestions for making him/her move greatly appreciated.
Booked in for ECV after 36 weeks if no change by then (2 weeks time), just don't fancy it really!
Thanks in advance x

saturn73 · Feb 25th, 2010, 13:34 PM

I don't really have any advice, sorry. I do think they still have time/room to turn around though, no?

Ivoryapril · Feb 25th, 2010, 13:46 PM

Haven't you been given those exercises to do? Google it to see what positions you need to be in xx

crackle · Feb 25th, 2010, 15:57 PM

Was told to get on my hands and knees with my bum in the air! makes sense i suppose - might give the baby a bit more room!

littleblonde · Feb 25th, 2010, 16:35 PM

i was told to spend a lot of time on all four's. Didnt work for me. i opted out of having ecv so im having a section wednesday. there is still time though.

Minstermind · Feb 25th, 2010, 16:42 PM

I could have written this thread today. Just found out today baby's in breech position at the moment. Trying not to think about that too much though as I know there's still room to turn, but I did google some things on helping baby turn about. The one on all fours was mentioned. Then another whacked one...take the ironing board and lean it against the couch and then lay on it, so that you're head is below your hips...I don't see myself doing this one as I don't have an ironing board for starters! LOL

But also heard similar concept, laying a bunch of pillows under your bum so it lifts it up and inclines you.

Also read about playing music and using a flashlight down at your pelvis to attract baby to move down. Interesting ideas....

05wilkesm · Feb 25th, 2010, 17:30 PM

My bubbas breech but i havent heard anything about it apart from to do some excersises she didnt say what ones really though :/
Sorry for being such a thicko, but whats a ECV?
xx

lamplighter · Feb 25th, 2010, 17:43 PM

My baby is still breech and has been for a long time. It's extremely frustrating, although I have hope that he'll move on his own still. I absolutely do NOT want a c-section and I think it's ridiculous that it'll be pretty much my only option if he doesn't turn. Been spending lots of time on all fours and getting dad to talk to him way down low, hopefully inspiring him to turn.

KamKol · Feb 25th, 2010, 17:57 PM

Yes, you need to do the cat-cow exercise so that baby has more room to move around. It's also good for your back.
http://yoga.about.com/od/yogasequences/ss/catcow.htm

This site may also help you:
http://pregnancychildbirth.suite101...._a_breech_baby
Some of them seem kind of dangerous though!! Try the less risky ones.

bebedawl · Feb 26th, 2010, 00:11 AM

my doula specifically told me to start this at 34 weeks to prevent a breech baby..
buy or use a yoga ball/balance ball and set it up on your couch or obviously somewhere comfy...while on your knees -- lean on it with your chest and arms (head resting on it comfortably) (like 'table' position for yoga) for 1 hr every single night for the rest of your pregnancy. the baby will eventually move out of a breech position.
i guess the couch is a good place so you can watch tv and be distracted for that hour. good luck!

Feb 25th, 2010, 13:19 PM	#1
crackle Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North-West, UK Posts: 528	Turning a breech baby Hi everyone! Been for a growth scan today after placenta was low at 20 weeks. Good news on that front - placenta has moved out of the way! Trouble now is that baba is sat upright with crossed legs, facing my back! Any suggestions for making him/her move greatly appreciated. Booked in for ECV after 36 weeks if no change by then (2 weeks time), just don't fancy it really! Thanks in advance x

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Feb 25th, 2010, 13:34 PM	#2
saturn73 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,102	I don't really have any advice, sorry. I do think they still have time/room to turn around though, no?

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Feb 25th, 2010, 13:46 PM	#3
Ivoryapril Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Posts: 2,861	Haven't you been given those exercises to do? Google it to see what positions you need to be in xx

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Feb 25th, 2010, 15:57 PM	#4
crackle Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North-West, UK Posts: 528	Was told to get on my hands and knees with my bum in the air! makes sense i suppose - might give the baby a bit more room!

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Feb 25th, 2010, 16:35 PM	#5
littleblonde Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shropshire Posts: 6,987	i was told to spend a lot of time on all four's. Didnt work for me. i opted out of having ecv so im having a section wednesday. there is still time though.

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Feb 25th, 2010, 16:42 PM	#6
Minstermind Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,376	I could have written this thread today. Just found out today baby's in breech position at the moment. Trying not to think about that too much though as I know there's still room to turn, but I did google some things on helping baby turn about. The one on all fours was mentioned. Then another whacked one...take the ironing board and lean it against the couch and then lay on it, so that you're head is below your hips...I don't see myself doing this one as I don't have an ironing board for starters! LOL But also heard similar concept, laying a bunch of pillows under your bum so it lifts it up and inclines you. Also read about playing music and using a flashlight down at your pelvis to attract baby to move down. Interesting ideas....

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Feb 25th, 2010, 17:30 PM	#7
05wilkesm Pregnant (Expecting) Inactive Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1,195	My bubbas breech but i havent heard anything about it apart from to do some excersises she didnt say what ones really though :/ Sorry for being such a thicko, but whats a ECV? xx

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Feb 25th, 2010, 17:43 PM	#8
lamplighter Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 144	My baby is still breech and has been for a long time. It's extremely frustrating, although I have hope that he'll move on his own still. I absolutely do NOT want a c-section and I think it's ridiculous that it'll be pretty much my only option if he doesn't turn. Been spending lots of time on all fours and getting dad to talk to him way down low, hopefully inspiring him to turn.

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Feb 25th, 2010, 17:57 PM	#9
KamKol Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 2,171	Yes, you need to do the cat-cow exercise so that baby has more room to move around. It's also good for your back. http://yoga.about.com/od/yogasequences/ss/catcow.htm This site may also help you: http://pregnancychildbirth.suite101...._a_breech_baby Some of them seem kind of dangerous though!! Try the less risky ones.

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Feb 26th, 2010, 00:11 AM	#10
bebedawl Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 102	my doula specifically told me to start this at 34 weeks to prevent a breech baby.. buy or use a yoga ball/balance ball and set it up on your couch or obviously somewhere comfy...while on your knees -- lean on it with your chest and arms (head resting on it comfortably) (like 'table' position for yoga) for 1 hr every single night for the rest of your pregnancy. the baby will eventually move out of a breech position. i guess the couch is a good place so you can watch tv and be distracted for that hour. good luck!

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