Breech baby!
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They usually offer an EVC around 37/38 weeks (this is only in some circumstances though/some breech positions) the success rates are about 50% Elective sections are usually booked in the 39th week, breech or not, you’ll have a pre op and an appointment with the consultant who will go over all the details, but the short version is that you either get a morning or afternoon slot, this can change with emergencies coming in etc so can be a waiting game but for me I went down bang on time, everything is really calm in the room and everyone is really friendly and supportive, baby is out in about 10 minutes it’s super quick, then they stitch you up and take you to the recovery bay for skin to skin etc, the recovery is ok keep up with painkillers after a few days you’ll start to get back to your normal self xxx
Hey! My baby was breech until 36 weeks - I tried Moxibustion - it’s a Chinese Medicine and she turned on her own! Have a read into it, I was hesitant but my midwife recommended it! Moxibustion has a high success rate for turning them! Good Luck! Xxx
My baby girl was footling breech the whole time, poor love never had a chance at spinning but I was fine with that. I had an elective section at 37 weeks because she wasn’t growing and honestly it was a really decent experience! The surgery teams are lovely and the midwives are so helpful with your recovery. Granted you are going to be in a lot of pain but if you keep on top of your meds it’s manageable. I won’t lie, I had a bit of a cry on my first day home just because I was getting so frustrated having to rely on my husband and family for getting me normal things that I could usually jump up and grab, but that was just adjusting to a new norm for a week or two and then you’ll start feeling yourself! If you want more details on the section itself feel free to message me, happy to talk you through it x
My first turned around 37wks... they might still turn. 🤞
I am hoping baby will turn on their own still - someone else I know recommended looking into spinning babies exercises so I’m going to try some of those! My current thoughts are if baby stays breech I do think an elective C-section would be my go to option as I don’t really want to risk an emergency one - I’ve heard big differences in stories between elective vs emergency! Thank you all for replying it’s nice having a bit of insight before my appointment on Monday it gives me a bjt more time to think through my options xx
I had a breech baby with my first. Tried all the exercises to turn baby and nothing. Also tried an ECV and was unsuccessful. I had a c section and a very positive experience with the section and the recovery. Happy to talk more if you want to message me.
I’ve spent the last month trying spinning babies, acupuncture, moxibustion, chiropractic Webster technique and finally ECV to try and turn my breech baby. No luck unfortunately but there are quite a few things you can try if you have the patience and are willing to book some private appointments x
Hey, just to say I’m in the same boat! I’m 37 weeks and my baby has been extended breech all along. I saw my consultant yesterday and we agreed I’d have an elective section at 39 weeks. Not what I imagined but I’m fine with it. They may offer you an ECV to turn baby. I’ve spoken to friends who have had elective sections & generally the feedback is positive but the recovery being quite tough 👶🏻