I was diagnosed with Placenta Previa during my second trimester, I was just cleared today at 32 weeks, and no longer have previa. My baby is breech and his feet are extremely low in my abdomen...I mean like right at my pubic hair line. My Dr. has suggested he will turn the baby at 36 weeks if he's still in the breech position...but isn't it a waste to try and turn a baby that is already engaged? I'm concerned with all the trouble I've had in this pregnancy, I think it's just best to go with the c-section. I'm also worried if I turn the baby based on where my placenta is and his head, we will cause the cord to be rapped around his head, does anyone have any suggestions or ideas on this one?
2007-12-13 15:37:47 · 12 answers · asked by Ross & Brittany E 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I can't tell you what is the best choice for you, however.. I can tell you my story, maybe it will help. I have had two babies that were delivered breech, one by cesarean, one vaginal (VBAC). My first was breech, and when I went into labor at 9:30 in the morning I didn't know it... but by 10:30 I was informed at the hospital that it was breech and I would need a cesarean. At 11:30, I went from being dilated 4 cm to 10 cm in one hard-core contraction, and was whisked away for an emergency cesarean. I was in the hospital for 4 days, was given a synthetic morphine for pain that had the horrible side effect of causing instant sleep the second my milk let down at feeding times, and I was in pain and discomfort for weeks. My next baby was head down and everything went well, I had him VBAC, but the doctor gave me a (very unnecessary) phase 4 episiotomy that took two weeks to heal, but it was much better in so many ways than the cesarean as far as healing time and overall birthing experience. My third was breech again... and when I went to the hospital the nurses had me prepped for a cesarean, with an epidural instead of general anaesthetic. When the doctor came in to check on me, he told me that with the presentation my son was in (butt first) that a cesarean was not medically necessary, and that he had never in 30 years of being an OB/GYN done a cesarean for a breech presentation until he started practicing in America. (He had practiced in Europe for 20 years). He said that butt first or feet first were not dangerous to deliver, the only presentation that needed something major done was if the baby was sideways, or back-down. There is a name for that, but I can't think what it is. So, we went with a breech VBAC. It was so much better! That is what I would recommend, an epidural and a vaginal birth. I went home the next day, did not have a major surgical scar, my recovery was a week instead of 6... So there it is, hope this helps! :)
2007-12-13 16:04:38 · answer #1 · answered by ksta72 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Baby Is Breech At 32 Weeks
2016-10-30 04:14:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your baby hasn't engaged yet because they only use that term when the head is correctly engaged not the feet.
I would let the doctor try and turn the baby if he doesn't turn himself (which is still a high chance he will at this stage) and don't worry about wrapping with the cord. Its probably not going to happen anymore now because he will have a lot less room at 36wks whereas when they are smaller the cord has a better chance of wrapping when they are turning. Also if your placenta has moved correctly and is no longer a threat it shouldn't cause any problems moving the baby either.
Sometimes moving the baby works and other times it doesn't. At the end of the day its worth a try because having a normal birth is going to be better for you and baby then going through major abdominal surgery.
You will probably have to have another scan afterward to make sure he has turned properly and then they will be able to reassure you that he doesn't have the cord wrapped.
Best of luck and congrats on the baby! Everything will be fine so trust your doctor and relax!
2007-12-13 15:46:01 · answer #3 · answered by Cindy; mum to 3 monkeys! 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Even though your baby has already dropped, theres still a chance he could turn around. My best friends baby was breech until she was about 38 weeks and at her last ultrasound he was head down. She still ended up having a c-section though :( I haven't had it done but I saw it done on tv as well, and the woman seemed very uncomfortable and in pain.
2016-04-09 02:06:00 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok if he is already droped then he isnt going to move, if his feet are down that way he will stay there now, sorry to say but once a baby gets engaged they tend to stay that way till there born. you are probley best off having a c section. no one is going to think bad of you for having one. you might need to have one anyway if your babys feet dont move. you doctor should be asking you on what you wish to do and what you think about all this aswell. its good when a doctor runs things by you first. anyways good luck and congrats. i hope your baby turns if he/she can. also ive had alot of trouble with this pregnancy too, so i understand what your going through, and also my mum has had 9 kids and i was 2 weeks over when she had me, and the 6th,7th and 8th babies were all home birth but the 9th one that was born 3 months ago was 2 weeks over and he was breeched but he turned as mum was in getting preped for a c section.
2007-12-13 15:52:57 · answer #5 · answered by mummy of 4 babies :) 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sometimes the baby will turn on it's own. My cousin's baby was breech at 32 weeks and by 34 weeks she was head down. Wait and see what happens.
2007-12-13 15:42:32 · answer #6 · answered by ♥Humble Proclaimer♥ 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Let your doc do what he thinks is best.... and if they decide to turn him, from my experiance, tell them to do it if they plan on inducing you the next day because my little tater decided to turn every time the doc turned him. It is a little uncomfortable though.
ETA a baby that likes to be head up... usually does its darnedest to stay that way. I had to have my son turned 3 times before I gave birth, the 4th time was while I was in labor. That pain is not worth it unless you know that kid is coming out soon.
Trust your doc.
2007-12-13 15:41:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well i was breeched when i was born. my mom delivered me naturally. If you are nervous about the wole turning the baby over then dont do it..i wouldnt. i would feel safer with a section. but it also depends on the trouble you are having wiht this pregnancy. Do what you feel is safer for both you and the baby. Hope this helps.
2007-12-13 15:43:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
my son was born with his cord around his neck...and had bruises all over his head from them trying to get a heartbeat...he was in the correct position...it happens..i had a midwife and i was freaked out...anyway...they turn babies all the time...he wont turn him before then because he could possible flip again...they say it is painful..but i would imagine a csection is even more so..a csection is not the cure all some think it is...
2007-12-13 15:47:20 · answer #9 · answered by bailie28 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My wife went through this with her 1st baby. the doctor will have to turn it. there is no other way to do this. also he will know how to keep the cord away from the baby's neck.
2007-12-13 15:41:18 · answer #10 · answered by donscountry 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋