In a dilemma. I had a straightforward normal delivery the last time. This time baby has decided to be awkward and is footling breech and has been since 28 weeks I think. I'm 34+1 now so chances of her turning now are getting slimmmer by the day! I also have an anterior placenta. I have read up quite a bit on ecv and the success rate is pretty high, especially for multips, although I do know that footlings are less likely to turn successfully and having an anterior placenta can make fetal parts more difficult to feel. I keep worrying about abruption or needing an emergency c-section even though the risk is low. For some reason I feel really anxious about it and at present I think I'd prefer an elective section although as a GP myself I'd advise my patients to go for ECV! On paper ECV seems like the much more sensible option. I'd be really interested to hear about peoples experiences as well.
Footling Breech
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Hi there's a thread up just now in Tri 2 on footling breech and quite a few ladies have posted their experiences.
I'm only 22weeks so my baby has plenty of room to turn but he's been this way the whole time! I know too that he has plenty of time left to turn but want to be prepared.
I'm only 22weeks so my baby has plenty of room to turn but he's been this way the whole time! I know too that he has plenty of time left to turn but want to be prepared.
