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I would probably plan to take the day off. This is a little different but my friend went in at 39 weeks and the plan was the place the epidural, attempt an ECV, and if it didn't work, move ahead with a c-section. Well her baby did NOT do well with the ECV and they ending up having to rush her into the ER and do the c-section right away. I know that's absolute worst case scenario, and it's different since she was farther along, but since you never know how these things can go I would just not plan on being at work.

I would not! I had a successful one and can't think of any reason to spend an entire day at home afterward. Mine was super quick and then they did the not stress test afterward, but you should be back to work within 2 hours. Save the day to spend with your baby once he or she arrives!

At my hospital they actually make you deliver immediately if the procedure is successful, that way the baby doesn't flip back around!

I would take the day but I'm lucky enough to have vacation days and a flexible work place. It's good that you have a back up, just in case. I hope the procedure goes well for you! Let us know how it goes

@Mrsk: I felt fine after my successful ECV and could've gone to work had I not already been on maternity leave. I was given subutimol / ventolin to relax my uterus and it didn't have any negative effect on me. Good luck!

@Mrsk: I'm sorry it didn't work out mama. You are very right that maybe there's a reason. With my first even after a long labour and pushing for an hour he wasn't moving and I needed a c-section. It turns out the cord was around his neck, twice so the c-section was the best option for his safe arrival after all. It's hard when things don't go as planned but whatever birth you get, it will be special because it's YOUR birth . Best of luck with meeting your little one, regardless of the fashion it happens!