Breech Baby

yellow hen

So after my baby being head down since were first scanned, she has now decided to turn breech at almost 30 weeks. I know there's still time but what have people's experience been? The movement is also incredible since she turned breech....it literally feels like she is trying to climb out. The kicks, turns and punches almost stop me in my tracks. Anything I can do, besides bounce on my ball to coax her back down?

Digs

My girl was breech up to 36 weeks when thankfully she turned! At the time the consultant said not to get overly stressed at trying to turn her for a few reasons, she may be in that position for a reason (cord position), even if she turns head down she has plenty room to flip back up again before delivery and to basically let nature take its course. Apparently babies can turn right up to delivery.

I bounced on the ball, tried some of the tips on spinning babies website etc in particular on all fours and stretching down and forward if that makes sense! I don't know if it was that or she just decided 36 weeks was a good time to move (it does sound like her personality now though!)

The only thing was there was a question over clicky hip when she was born, she was pretty cramped from being head up and this is common in breech babies. Luckily the initial click heard after she was born came to nothing.

Ms. Chanandler Bong

yellow hen wrote: »

So after my baby being head down since were first scanned, she has now decided to turn breech at almost 30 weeks. I know there's still time but what have people's experience been? The movement is also incredible since she turned breech....it literally feels like she is trying to climb out. The kicks, turns and punches almost stop me in my tracks. Anything I can do, besides bounce on my ball to coax her back down?

I'm 35 weeks and am in and out of doctor's & hospital a couple of times a week being checked for blood pressure. I was panicking a bit when I was 30 weeks that baby was head up but since then it's turned and turned and turned so many times that I've stopped thinking about it! Last Monday, I had an antenatal clinic appointment at 9.30 and a scan at 11.30 and it managed to turn in between the two. Two days later, it was back head-up. It turned this morning again after being head-down for the last few days. Like you said, when it's head-up, it feels like there's literally no room left in there and I may burst at any second, especially when the kicks start!!!!

I'm bouncing on my ball, kneeling on the side of the bed & leaning down to the floor, rubbing my tummy clockwise, pretty much just about anything! That spinning babies website is very good for tips and tricks:
http://spinningbabies.com/start/in-pregnancy/daily-activities/

I did mention it at the doctor's and she said they generally don't worry about it until at least 36 weeks, and even then not so much as the baby can and will turn right up to the end!!!

lazygal

My first was breech.
Do not do ANY of the spinning babies or other old wives' tales. I was told by my consultant to do nothing differently, that if the baby turns well and good but if not attempting to move a baby in an unstable lie is dangerous. When I finally had my baby via c section the consultant was explaining to a roomful of students (it was a teaching hospital) that there was no way my baby would ever have turned given several different factors, which she went through with me at later appointments.
My advice is to relax as much as possible and read up on c sections. Don't spend hours on your hands and knees or bouncing on a ball or doing moxibustion (midwife 'advised' this, even though it is homopathic quackery of the highest order).

yellow hen

Thanks guys. I'll just wait it out and see what happens. It has been really really uncomfortable today.,, had to stop in the supermarket and hold onto a shelf waiting on a sharp pain to pass. Not sure if I'm also having braxton hicks (never had them before so no idea if that's what they are!). Anyway, she'll be here soon enough so I should I just try to enjoy the last few weeks.....could be my last pregnancy!

Little Miss Cutie

My little one was footling breech up to 32weeks, I did lots of hip circles in all 4's and he turned.

That being said it didn't make much difference in the end as I ended up with an emergency section but from a comfort perspective I was delighted because my spd improved after he turned

Enjoy the next few weeks waiting for your little one

Ms. Chanandler Bong

lazygal wrote: »

My first was breech.
Do not do ANY of the spinning babies or other old wives' tales. I was told by my consultant to do nothing differently, that if the baby turns well and good but if not attempting to move a baby in an unstable lie is dangerous. When I finally had my baby via c section the consultant was explaining to a roomful of students (it was a teaching hospital) that there was no way my baby would ever have turned given several different factors, which she went through with me at later appointments.

It was my consultant who gave me tips on how to get it to turn...
Just goes to show you how different doctors & their opinions can be!!!

Manitoban

My dd was head down until I had a scan at 36 weeks and found she was breech, and completely stuck under my ribs. She didn't move by the time I went into labour at 38weeks so had a c-section, the cord was wrapped around her neck twice so it's probably a good thing she stayed put, she was there for a reason I think.

Yintang

Acupuncture is really good for helping to turn breech babies. It worked for me and several of my friends, definitely worth a try anyway! Not sure what part of the country you're in, but message me if you'd like the name of the lady I attended, she was great!

Best of luck over the next few weeks 😊

lazygal

catreyn wrote: »

It was my consultant who gave me tips on how to get it to turn...
Just goes to show you how different doctors & their opinions can be!!!

You've to be so careful who you listen to. I did loads of checking on my consultant and their approach, I wanted someone who would intervene early and would stay away from unproven old wives' tales. As I said a midwife suggested moxibustion to me, some smokey things held at my feet was supposed to turn a baby stuck sideways in a first time pregnancy!? This made me really question the medical staff about everything. Science, not homeopathy, works.

yellow hen

I would sincerely hope that every consultant would rely on scientific and medical evidence. I suspect there are proven ways on how to turn a baby but they should be considered case by case and as discussed with your consultant. In any case, I've just decided to wait and see what happens. I had a really bad 3 days with incredible discomfort and terrible braxton hicks (which I've never had before). There was so much intense and painful movement yesterday and today I woke up feeling quite a bit better so I have a sneaking suspicion she may have moved on her own.

lazygal

You do need to double check. I had midwives telling me I should be taking my arnica tablets after my sections:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:. And another consultant suggested a course of action my own consultant had advised against and had written to this effect in my chart. I ended up asking loads of questions because you'd hear different things depending on who you spoke to.

bp

yellow hen wrote: »

I would sincerely hope that every consultant would rely on scientific and medical evidence. I suspect there are proven ways on how to turn a baby but they should be considered case by case and as discussed with your consultant. In any case, I've just decided to wait and see what happens. I had a really bad 3 days with incredible discomfort and terrible braxton hicks (which I've never had before). There was so much intense and painful movement yesterday and today I woke up feeling quite a bit better so I have a sneaking suspicion she may have moved on her own.

We had our first around the same time yellow hen so happy 3rd birthday. My second was breech and a trip in the Dart home from the hospital sorted that out! I felt him jump out (bum first).

I am glad you are feeling better.

Anyway congratulations on number two

yellow hen

bp wrote: »

We had our first around the same time yellow hen so happy 3rd birthday. My second was breech and a trip in the Dart home from the hospital sorted that out! I felt him jump out (bum first).

I am glad you are feeling better.

Anyway congratulations on number two

I didn't realise you had 2 now.... Congratulations! I feel like she has turned now; at least I can't feel any more feet kicking me in the groin. I feel massive though and bump is very high so I'm a bit confused.

nuttykat

My baby was head down til 34 weeks when she turned breech. I was brought in for ECV which was successful. 2 weeks later at my appt the monkey rotated to an unstable lie so I was admitted til she settled into position for consistent 48hrs. She turned head down after a week and remained there til delivery.. I guess everyone is different but try not to worry too much. I did it all, acupuncture, spinning babies. Gym ball and ECV and in the end baby made all the moves herself. All the best

bp

yellow hen wrote: »

I didn't realise you had 2 now.... Congratulations! I feel like she has turned now; at least I can't feel any more feet kicking me in the groin. I feel massive though and bump is very high so I'm a bit confused.

My no 2 was very high until I was well into labour. I thought he had dropped early but that was just the breech position....went right back up again

detoxkid

Every birth is diffeent. My consultant did an ecv when I was 37 weeks and it worked. I also attended a teaching hospital and the room was packed I did acupuncture which I credit for keeping me relaxed and I'd do it again. I had a normal delivery and I'm currently feeding my6 week old. It is totally your choice but I'm glad my consultant offered this to me and it totally worked. But u have a long way to go yet...plenty of time for baby to turn

Lucuma

I've read that on 2nd and subsequent pregnancies, the baby can change position multiple times right up until labour begins.

Whereas on first pregnancies they're more likely to adopt a position in the last few weeks and stay that way.

So your baby could go breech again and back down several times between now and labour, unfortunately. Just have to hope they go head down on the day!

lazygal

It's the uterus stretching and being more pliable that helps on subsequent pregnancies. There's also a chance you've a "shelf" in your uterus meaning some exercises shouldn't be attempted at all. My second was breech until 38 weeks and then moved, and I knew he'd moved because it was quite a painful experience.

TheIronyMaiden

So went for a scan today and found out my baby is still breeched (she has been for the last two weeks or so). They've booked me in for another check in two weeks time to see has she moved - if she hasn't, the doctor said they can move her manually or talk about a c section.
Does anyone know, would they be trying to move it manually right then on the day? Or do you book in for another appointment for that? Trying to figure out if I need to bring my boyfriend with me :P

Manitoban

I would bring your bf and your bags with you just in case.

TheIronyMaiden

Manitoban wrote: »

I would bring your bf and your bags with you just in case.

Oh really, they did mention that turning could damage the placenta (and mine's at the front, not sure if that makes it any worse/better) - thanks for the advice, I'll bring them both just in case!

detoxkid

No harm to bring both but when I had a successful turn it was a separate appointment for the ecv