Turning Baby and C Section Questions

Little Monkey · May 6th, 2008, 11:49 AM

When is the last point in the pregnancy that midwifes will try and turn baby around. She had been lying feet down (dont know correct term used) for weeks now although she turned around on her own a few days ago then turned back again.

If she doesnt turn round again, can I request a C Section and for those who have had a C Section before what is it like, are you in alot of pain afterwards and how long do you have to stay in hospital.

Sorry for all the questions I have never had a breech baby before and all three boys were natural and quick labours.

I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon with my midwife for my 30+4 week check, but wasnt sure if its too soon to ask about the possibility of C Section if still breech.

Linzi · May 6th, 2008, 11:54 AM

I think 30 weeks is early, my midwife said they don't tend to worry unless they are still breech at 36 weeks onwards, and then they'll scan and suggest a c section. She told me this only because my baby was breech at about 32 weeks and he's turned himself round. You've got plenty of time yet

xxx

ANGYPANGY · May 6th, 2008, 11:56 AM

I had a c-section with my last baby and it took me longer to heal then from my natural birth. After a couple of days I didn't need pain meds but it did hurt to nurse with the baby on my tummy I would suggest the use of a bobby pillow if you are nursing

Little Monkey · May 6th, 2008, 12:08 PM

Thought 30 weeks was a bit early but wasnt sure. I am totally paranoid at everything pregnancy related now as I have a high chance of premature labour again. I went into premature labour at 29 weeks with my youngest son.

Thanks

LaDY · May 6th, 2008, 12:55 PM

Hey hun...30 weeks is too early...from 34 weeks you should get some advice or possible a sheet of paper telling you which exercises to do which will help you little baby turn to the right position...(i did)...then i went to my 36 week appointment where the next day they sent me for a scan...luckily his head was down

...Hope that helps...if you have concerns just ask your midwife hun, its your best bet

mBLACK · May 6th, 2008, 13:24 PM

Since you have a history of going into premature labour it might be different, otherwise you'd have to wait until about 35 or 36 weeks.

clairebear · May 6th, 2008, 13:29 PM

i read some where that with subsequent pregnecies that the babys head wont engage until later in pregnancy and a friend of mines 3rd baby turned the day before she went in for a c section and had a normal birth. unsure if ur prem birth history will effect MW's advice. x hope ur ok

Ragirl · May 6th, 2008, 14:36 PM

My son was breech, and the day I went in for an induction (which was his due date), they offered to do an inversion to turn him...so technically, it is never too late (though due to risk, some hospitals won't do an inversion). But he had been head down the whole 10 months and flipped to breech the day before his due date- so again, don't give up. There are exercises you can do. And some docs/midwives are also comfortable delivering a baby breech, especially if it's not your first. I would avoid a c-sec if possible- I ended up with one and they generally stink. So I would discuss all these options with your midwife.

May 6th, 2008, 11:49 AM	#1
Little Monkey Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North East England, UK Posts: 168	Turning Baby and C Section Questions When is the last point in the pregnancy that midwifes will try and turn baby around. She had been lying feet down (dont know correct term used) for weeks now although she turned around on her own a few days ago then turned back again. If she doesnt turn round again, can I request a C Section and for those who have had a C Section before what is it like, are you in alot of pain afterwards and how long do you have to stay in hospital. Sorry for all the questions I have never had a breech baby before and all three boys were natural and quick labours. I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon with my midwife for my 30+4 week check, but wasnt sure if its too soon to ask about the possibility of C Section if still breech.

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May 6th, 2008, 11:54 AM	#2
Linzi Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 15,769	I think 30 weeks is early, my midwife said they don't tend to worry unless they are still breech at 36 weeks onwards, and then they'll scan and suggest a c section. She told me this only because my baby was breech at about 32 weeks and he's turned himself round. You've got plenty of time yet xxx

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May 6th, 2008, 11:56 AM	#3
ANGYPANGY Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 302	I had a c-section with my last baby and it took me longer to heal then from my natural birth. After a couple of days I didn't need pain meds but it did hurt to nurse with the baby on my tummy I would suggest the use of a bobby pillow if you are nursing

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May 6th, 2008, 12:08 PM	#4
Little Monkey Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North East England, UK Posts: 168	Thought 30 weeks was a bit early but wasnt sure. I am totally paranoid at everything pregnancy related now as I have a high chance of premature labour again. I went into premature labour at 29 weeks with my youngest son. Thanks

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May 6th, 2008, 12:55 PM	#5
LaDY Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 4,518	Hey hun...30 weeks is too early...from 34 weeks you should get some advice or possible a sheet of paper telling you which exercises to do which will help you little baby turn to the right position...(i did)...then i went to my 36 week appointment where the next day they sent me for a scan...luckily his head was down...Hope that helps...if you have concerns just ask your midwife hun, its your best bet

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May 6th, 2008, 13:24 PM	#6
mBLACK Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Manitoba Posts: 2,350	Since you have a history of going into premature labour it might be different, otherwise you'd have to wait until about 35 or 36 weeks.

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May 6th, 2008, 13:29 PM	#7
clairebear Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: southwest uk Posts: 11,539	i read some where that with subsequent pregnecies that the babys head wont engage until later in pregnancy and a friend of mines 3rd baby turned the day before she went in for a c section and had a normal birth. unsure if ur prem birth history will effect MW's advice. x hope ur ok

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May 6th, 2008, 14:36 PM	#8
Ragirl Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan, US Posts: 569	My son was breech, and the day I went in for an induction (which was his due date), they offered to do an inversion to turn him...so technically, it is never too late (though due to risk, some hospitals won't do an inversion). But he had been head down the whole 10 months and flipped to breech the day before his due date- so again, don't give up. There are exercises you can do. And some docs/midwives are also comfortable delivering a baby breech, especially if it's not your first. I would avoid a c-sec if possible- I ended up with one and they generally stink. So I would discuss all these options with your midwife.

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