My baby is breech now what?

Question

I am 38 weeks and 6 days today. We went in for an ultrasound and they said the baby is breech. Now I am waiting for the doctor to get the results and let us know what is going to happen next, that might take awhile. Anybody had this happen before or know what will probably happen next? Im getting ready to go to work and i am going nuts not knowing!

Answer 1

If your doctor does not offer to do a version, request it. If he doesn't want to, discuss why; there are really very few valid reasons not to try. Sometimes they can't do it, especially if the baby is large or low in the pelvis. But at least they should try.
There are some risks, associated with it, but MUCH less than the risks of c-section. (The biggest risk is that something could go wrong and they would have to do an immediate c-section instead of a planned one.)
It's not really a big deal at all -- I had it done twice, (two different pregnancies). It's only a little uncomfortable, and over quickly.
It's definitely worth it.
There are also some positioning techniques and exercises you can do. However at 38 weeks this is less effective. Worth a try though. Look online, if your doctor doesn't know.

Answer 2

I can't speak from personal experience, but I do know that depending on the type of breech (if the legs are up or crossed together) your doctor may try to turn it manually. There are also exercises that your doctor might have you do to help turn the baby. If it is the sort of breech where one of the feet is caught or the legs aren't together, you may have to have a cesarean.

Your doctor will help you understand what is happening since they have all the information. Still, it's hard not knowing and I'm sure that things will work out for the best, and your baby will arrive safely one way or another.

Answer 3

I have had this happen TWICE. Just remember there is still time for your baby to take a turn around. If/when your in labor thats the moment you will really have to decide what your going to do. My recommendation at this point is to look up some sites on the risks of having a breech baby vaginally and having a c-section. Really if your baby doesn't turn those will be your two options. I think it would be best to weight them out and see which one you would feel most comfortable with, and then talk with your doctor about it. Get his/her opinion. Good Luck!

Answer 4

At 37 weeks they told me my baby was breech. I already had one baby and didn't want to have a c-section. So, I was really worried. Then I guess the baby found just enough room because at 38 weeks she turned on her own. It was the weirdest feeling, but I was glad that she turned. My friend however, ended up having a c-section because her baby wouldn't turn. So, it can go either way. Sometimes a doctor will try to turn the baby, but I hear that it is uncomfortable. So it just depends on how much you want a natural child birth. I am positive everything will be fine.

Answer 5

I was born breech and my mother said I was the easiest of her three deliveries (I'm the middle child). That was 35 years ago before when C-sections were the exception rather than the standard. OBs were trained more in the low-tech skills of the salad spoon manipulation. That's not negative criticism, but I've spoken with a number of older women (50+) in the OB field who talk about how C-sections are performed at the drop of a hat these days.

Answer 6

Yes u can opt for the C-phase. My aunts little one was once breech close to until the top. She was once under no circumstances going to allow them to flip it. She was once deciding on the C-phase. The little one did flip however she ended up with C-phase in any case. This system u speak of need to be the only wherein they are trying to show it at the same time u are in hard work. Why they might wish any individual to move by way of that's loopy. That would possibly nonetheless no longer paintings and u would nonetheless emerge as with a C-phase. It will simply put on u out extra. Tell your midwife if that little one do not flip u wish to have a scheduled C-phase.

Answer 7

I'm 36 weeks and my baby is bottom first they have given me the option for a c-section or to have him vaginally I have read on both and I believe I'm going for the option to have a c-section I'd rather danger myself than my baby plus I don't really think I have a choice there is only 1 doctor that wouldn't have a problem doing it and he only works twice a week and in the morning so if I went into labor I'd still end up with a c-section. good luck I'm pretty scared but anything to get him here safe.

Answer 8

Oh my god! same thing happened to me 18 days before my due date! I tried to get an aversion, thats when they turn the baby. The doctor who I love was checking to see....it was SO SO painfull! When she pulled her hand(with a glove) out it had blood all the way up to her wrist! AAHHH!! I told her thats ok I will just do a c section. She said good, because there is no way we can turn this baby! I heard that aversions are so painful and could hurt the baby. I did alot of research. So I got to schedule my c section with the docs I wanted and sorta the day. If u have a c section ask for and make sure you have the proper amount of drugs after. It hurt when they had to move me and made me walk. Other than that it was so easy! Long recovery, but as long as the baby was safe. They also told me the only way they would allow me to deliver vaginally, was if I walked in and the baby was ready to popp out. Its that dangerous for the baby and the mom. I had a vbac with my 2nd which also was fantastic!! Good luck and enjoy ur baby!!

Oh yah, they will do another US when you get to the hos. to make sure the baby didnt turn, which was so nice to see your baby again! Then the doc does it right before surgery begins, just in case!

Answer 9

They can try to turn the baby around and some doctors will attempt a breech vaginal delivery if the baby isn't too big. Best of luck.

Answer 10

The Dr. can either try to manipulate the baby from the outside - which I've been told is very painful. You can try to give the baby a little more room to turn over himself - get on your hands and knees so the baby is hanging in your belly and he may turn himself. If that doesn't happen, you may have a c-section. I know that's not what you probably want, but it's not really an awful experience. I had one in January - it wasn't planned - and the recovery was not as bad as I thought.

Good luck!