Had scan - baby breech - ECV

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Hey all
Many thanks for your replies to my previous post (about the possibility of LO being breech).

Well I had the scan this AM and s/he is breech. The consultant gave me a run of options, including the fact that LO may still turn but did not seem very hopeful this would happen. She said they could see no foetal abnormalities as to why breech, just one of those things, which is a relief :) Although the sonographer did mention slightly low fluid although within normal limits. I have been booked in for an ECV on 22nd Sept - eek! If this does not work then she is reccommending a caesarian at 39 weeks :shock:
I am still banking on the baby turning of its own accord before all this, I may stand on my head if it will help :rotfl:
Has anyone had an ECV and has it worked?
Thanks so much
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Im sorry I don't know much about the subject but just wanted to offer my support and hope you're baby does make their way back to head first...

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I never had an ECV but think it was a your post I rpelied to before, saying my LO manged to flip from breech to engaged at around 34 weeks, and also from engaged to breech the night before he was born, so they really can turn at any point :hug:

Hope things work out well for you. :hug:
 
Not something I have been through but when my midwife thought that Chloe might be breech she advised that while watching telly I spent my time on all fours rocking my hips side to side. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.
 
I know it's a bit different, but Evie has been b2b constantly throughout the pregnancy and suddenly turned only this week! She hasn't moved :pray: Hoping she stays this way, but it just goes to show they CAN turn.

Anyway hun, good luck and I really hope baby turns again for you! :pray: xx
 
Fingerscrossed baby turns before you need the ECV! (they dont sound too nice do they!?)
Try getting on all fours! When ever I have read about breech babies people always say get down like a cat lol!
Ooh just found this too!

Here are 17 Ways to Turn Your Breech Baby!
Be sure to check with your provider before trying the positions for turning a breech baby to see if there is any reason why you should not use them.

1. Visualizing the baby moving down with the head very deep in your pelvis, several times a day; especially in conjunction with positions and exercises below.
2. Swimming as often as possible. This keeps your body and pelvis loose and relaxed. Do in conjunction with headstand below if you have help.
3. Headstand - with assistance and in a pool frequently as possible.
4. Breech Tilt - begin at 32-35 weeks gestation. Do 3 times daily for 10-15 minutes each time, when you have an empty stomach, and the baby is active. Prop one end of an ironing board securely on a sofa or chair 12 to 18 inches high (or may use slant board). Lie down, bend knees but keep feet flat on board. Relax, breathe deeply, avoid tensing. May also use pillows on a flat surface to raise hips 12-18" above shoulders. Gravity pushes the baby's head into the fundus, tucks it, and baby can then do a somersault to a vertex position.
5. CD/iPod headphones - place them inside mom's pants toward her pubic bone and play classical music for 10 minutes 6-8 times a day.
6. Flashlight - try moving slowly down from the top of the uterus toward your pubic bone while you are in a breech tilt position.
7. Massage - start with your left hand at the bottom of the abdomen and your right hand just above it. Move move your hands clockwise around the right side of your tummy. As your right hand reaches the top of your abdomen, slide the left one over your right and move it down the left side of your tummy. Your left hand leads as you you come full circle, continuing clockwise. Massage gently as you would to apply lotion. Massage for ten minutes or more up to several times each day.
8. Clothespin - place on the small toe of each foot at the outside corner of the toenail; sideways so that the toenail and toepad are stimulated for 30 minutes per day, this is an acupressure point that is a "moving down" point. You can also do this with just finger pressure as you remember to do it.
9. Motion Sickness band - place with the bead four fingerwidths above the inner ankle bone - another acupressure point that is used for stimulation of the uterus. Do not use this point if you are experiencing any pre-term labor.
10. Glass of orange or other juice - follow this with a side-lying position with your hips positioned higher than your feet. Babies move more after a sugar high!
11. Pelvic Tilt- with an ice pack on the top of your tummy on an empty stomach, 10 minutes twice a day. Do this while lying on your back on the floor with knees flexed and feet on the floor with three large pillows placed under your buttocks. Try this in conjunction with headphones and visualization.
12. Cat stretch - start with all fours, then lay your head and chest flat on the floor with your buttocks in the air, as you round your back and return to all fours.
13. Knee-chest position - by kneeling with hips flexed slightly more than 90 degree, but with thighs not pressing against your tummy and your head, shoulders and upper chest are flat on a mattress for 15 minutes every two waking hours for five days.
14. Belly Relaxing followed by Inversion - Partner places a shawl, sheet, towel or rebozo under mom's hips as she lays on the floor. Lift up on the corners of the cloth and shimmy her from side to side moving your hands up and down to wiggle her belly from side to side. These should be very small movements which mom should find very relaxing. Do this for about 5 minutes. Then mother kneels on the stairway landing. Walk your hands down 2 or 3 stairs into an all fours position; have your partner support your shoulders to balance you. Remain in this position for about 5-10 minutes or as long as comfortable. Also do this on an empty stomach.
The following techniques to turn breech babies to vertex involve the assistance of a specialist or medical professional:
15. Acupuncture - find a acupuncturist who is familiar with pregnancy and knows the points to stimulate for turning a breech baby.
16. Webster's Breech Technique - see a Chiropractor who is experienced in this technique.
17. External Version - this can be done in the hospital at about 37 weeks; see an Ob-Gyn for assistance and more information.
 
Accupuncture or the thing they do with your feet can turn a baby :D
 
Hi, no experience with ECV sorry but just wanted to say fingers crossed LO turns soon. I've heard that rocking on all fours is good and I think bouncing on a birthing ball can help too :D
 
Hey guys many thanks for the replies:
Steelgoddess - :hug: thank you!
Hideilu - Thank you your story gives me hope!! :hug:
Kellyand bump - Will get on all fours! Not a pleasant sight!! :hug:
Danni - thank you, hope Evie stays firmly in that orientation now :pray: :hug:
lea m - no not too keen on the ecv idea! Gosh i have a lot to try now - am looking forward to the headstand! :hug:
Henaly - thanks will try that! :hug:
Mildly-Thank you! :hug:

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Hiya - I got on all fours with my bum in the air every night for a week and my son finally turned from breech to head down so it does work! Give it a go in front of the TV...just close your curtains so your neighbours don't think you are mad :rotfl:
 
Sorry to hear that bubs is still breech but there is plenty of time for baby to turn.

Agree with others, spending time on all fours is supposed to help. I also did the position where you elevate your hips, with your legs outstretched against the wall. Must admit though didn't find it very comfortable.

In the end, a friend of mine was advised by her midwife to try moxibustion. Where you light a moxa stick and hold it an inch or so away from your little toe. You do it on each side. It's offered by midwives in some areas before trying ECV. I ended up buying some smokeless moxa sticks from Dr Herbs and used them for 15 minutes on each side, every day for a week or so.

My baby has turned and is now head down, I didn't feel it turn so not sure if the moxa sticks did the trick.

I also went to see a traditional acupuncturist, who told me to go back at 38 weeks if baby was still breech.

There has been posts about ECV in the Ask a Mum section recently. It's supposed to be 50/50 as to whether it will work. I believe it can be uncomfortable for some women and not so for others, perhaps it depends how baby is lying. I would give it it a go if it was me.
 
Lynsey said:
Hiya - I got on all fours with my bum in the air every night for a week and my son finally turned from breech to head down so it does work! Give it a go in front of the TV...just close your curtains so your neighbours don't think you are mad :rotfl:

Im not saying a word... :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
 

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