Turning a transverse baby...?

Question

I am not far along enough to have a serious worry, but can't help but think about it... my baby is in a transverse position, and I have diastasis symphysis ( this could be the reason she is transverse..which is why I realize there is a chance she won't turn.) Has anyone had a transverse baby? If so, did the doctor try to turn him/her? Not looking for any insults, I am simply looking for answers. Thanks=)

I am almost 32 weeks

Answer 1

Hi there! My 3rd baby was breech (feet down) and I chose not to have them turn him. Turning a baby can be dangerous and I didnt want to risk it. So I waited it out. He never turned on his own and when I went into labor I went immediately to the hospital where I got my first epidural and first c-section. It was not painful and didn't take very long. There were just TOO many risks involved for me to agree to the "version" (which is the turning of the baby). Not to mention IF the doctors are able to get the baby to turn there is less than a 50% chance the baby will stay turned. Not worth the pain or risks involved in my opinion!

Answer 2

Yes, my baby was transverse at 37 weeks. The doctor did actually turn my baby successfully. It was done in the hospital and two doctors actually pushed down on my stomach and flipped the baby. It was VERY painful but only lasted less than 2 minutes. Both the baby and I were monitored for 3 hours after they did it and then I was sent home. I never felt any pain after the procedure was over. I went on to deliver a healthy baby 2 weeks later! So while it was painful, I didn't have to have a C-section. More than likely your baby will not be transverse though. I think very few are. Good Luck!

Answer 3

My daughter was transverse. The doctor was going to try and turn her when I went in for induction. He did an ultrasound to see if there was enough room and fluid to be able to turn her. The doctor said he could try to turn her but it would only be a 5 % chance that she would stay in the head down position long enough to be born vaginally. So i opted for a c-section. Some transverse babies can be turned it is just a matter of how big the baby is and if there in a large enough pocket of fluid in the amniotic sac.

Good Luck!!

Answer 4

No personal experience with transverse lie, and sadly all our OBs immediately schedule c-sections for transverse and breech babies, they are very conservative.

However, I don't see why you can't try some of these "home remedies" before birth to see if they work, most seem pretty harmless, even fun.

http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/breechcl.html
http://www.purebirth-australia.com/childbirth/variations/transverse.html
http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/breech.html

At very least you'll feel like you're doing something to help while you wait. Be sure to consult your doctor with any ideas you have. Follow his/her guidance in the end though, if it doesn't work, you'll need a c-section, it's not the end of the world. The important part is that you and baby are healthy.

Answer 5

My baby was transverse at his 35w ultrasound so we have another scheduled for tomorrow (38w) and I sat and talked to my doc about my options if the baby was still in transverse lie presentation. She said she felt fully confident in her ability to turn the baby sucessfully using external version. This is where they turn the baby externally. She said we'd be in the hospital and on guard just in case anything happened. Risks include prolapsed cord and fetal heart rate issues. If anything happened i'd be in for a C section before I even knew what was going on. She said she had never had an emergency arise from a transverse version but that about 1/2 of all transverse versions the baby went back to their transverse position before labor and needed a C section and 1/2 of which agian moved on their own before it was time to push and were able to be born vaginally.

Don't go by statistics when it comes to external versions, the ability of it working for you is only based on the doctor's skill doing them. Ask your doctor how confident he feels and what his success rate is doing a version, that's really the only way you'll know what your options are.

Answer 6

The baby could turn all by itself before you deliver. If not you will probably have a c-section. I have heard that having a doctor turn the baby is not a comfortable situation. They manipulate the baby externally through your belly pushing and pushing to try to get the baby to turn. All my babys turned in the week before I delivered them. Good luck and don't stress.

Answer 7

Yes sweetie, It is possible to have a baby turned.
When my mom was pregnant with my 2 yr old sister, she was head up. The doctor was able to turn her. My mother said that it hurt like hell! Don't want to scare you, but it would be better to tell you than not let you know. She said that it feels like you sprain an ankle or pull a muscle.
Good luck and may all be okay with your baby and you.

Answer 8

Hay just dont you worry the baby is fine no problem the baby will move,did you know you could assist him moving just move him is all start when he begins to move and move in a circular position move at the feet not the head never move at the head or do some jumpin be very active dont be afraid !
everything alright pray on it!

Answer 9

my daughter was transverse ,, the day i went into labor he turned her .. i remember the hospital bed being tilted really far back and some one running an ultrsound at the same time, it did hurt a little but it can be done in most cases.

Answer 10

Your doctor will probably try to turn your baby closer to delivery; but sometimes the baby will just move back. You may have to have a C-section, so keep that in mind.