I just got back from my 37 week appointment and we found out that the baby is breech! I am now scheduled to have a ECV and I'm a little nervous about it! Has anybody experienced this? Was it successful?
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This didn't happen to me but I wanted to bump this thread.
One of DH's friends when through it and it was unsuccessful for her.
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I have no advice but wanted to say good luck!
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My midwife was just telling me today about a patient's chiropractor flipping a baby by loosening the ligaments... If your version doesn't do it.
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Bumping for you. I don't have experience, but a friend did this. It didn't work, and she said it was really painful.
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Looks like not many people get to experience this!
Heres to hoping baby flips on his own and I dont have to either!
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@andrea86: I know moms that have had great success with going to a chiropractor! Not many that had good luck with ecv, but most breech moms I've talked to didn't have very supportive providers in trying so they just opted for the cesarean.
Have you considered looking for a provider trained in breech birth?
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My OB tried to schedule me for an ECV but I was too freaked out by the risks so I went to the chiropractor for the Webster technique and it worked.
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@andrea86: I had a successful ECV at 38 weeks and went onto have a vaginal delivery at 41w 2d!
My wee girl flipped extended breach at 35 weeks and the procedure took less than two hours (including monitoring before and after) with Baby taking literally only 30 seconds to be turned. The ECV was slightly uncomfortable and the OB assured me that I was in charge and could ask them to stop at any time but I didn't experience any pain.
My philosophy was that the risk of the ECV resulting in an emergency c-section was about 0.5% whereas without it my only option was a scheduled c-section at 39 weeks.
Interestingly enough my midwife is very crunchy and specialises in natural and home birth and she was very supportive of the ECV.
Let me know if you want any more info!
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We are currently debating whether or not to do this if baby stays breech. Thanks for telling your experiences!
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No experience with this, but I've heard great things about chiropractic and the Spinning Babies website/book. Hope all goes well (and baby flips on her own!)
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Here's another shout-out for chiropractic work and the Webster! Tractor Girl flipped at 34 weeks (I started early because I didn't want to fight a scheduled c-section for breach) after my second appointment where the Webster was done. And it was no coincidence as she started these huge movements on the way home from the appointment.
ETA: but if that didn't work, I would have gone for a version. -
@Runsyellowlites: I have consider looking for someone to do a breech delivery - but I'm really nervous about it. I delivered my DS breech and it was a terrible experience. Long story short - he almost didnt make it. I admit my doctor was not experienced (I had no idea) and I was niave going into it. I feel like I would need more time to really get to know the doc doing the delivery and I just dont have the time now!
@Kemma - Thanks!! I think yours is the first "success" story I've heard! I have the same philosophy as you - might as well try! What (if any) pain meds were you given for the procedure? How did you feel that day after all was said and done?
@Redsmarties: I've been on that website nonstop! There are some interesting methods on there! My doctor actually told me about a lot of them. She said they seem a little odd - but what harm can it do, ya know?
For me - I wont deliver breech (I had a REALLY bad experience with that before) and a C section is only a slightly better option, so I'm REALLY hoping the stubborn little guy turns, and stays that way! I'll let you all know how it goes - I'm scheduled for the procedure on the 23rd.
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@andrea86: good luck! My daughter was breech, and my OB was against an ecv. We didn't want todo one, either, and I chose to have a c-section.
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@andrea86: That's understandably scary! My MW was talking to me about when they stopped training providers in breech delivery & the study that sparked it.... That to do the study many providers who weren't trained or skilled in breech birth were performing them (to have a larger quantity) & they were having poor outcomes. They stopped the study & stopped training in breech delivery.
Both with P & this pregnancy having a provider skilled in breech was a necessity.... But I also have a past history of cesarean so avoiding it unless absolutely necessary was at the top of my priority list.
You'd be surprised how finding a skilled provider might calm your nerves quicker than you'd think... Especially when you're going in asking specifically about that (if you could find one)! I do hope you can get your bub to turn though to save the headache!
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@Mrsjumprope: Why was your OB against it? Why didn't you want to do it? I hope that doesnt sound snarky, I'm honestly curious!
@Runsyellowlites: I agree with the fact that talking with a provider that is trained in breech deliveries would help a lot, but even that isnt a real option for me. Another problem I'm facing is that my husband is military and we dont really get to "pick" our doctors. Had I known beforehand I would have at least considered changing my insurance so I could be seen off base, but as it stands its too late for that and I dont have an option for a provider that is really skilled and experienced in breech deliveries. I did talk with one that "said" she could do the delivery, but I didn't get a really good feeling about her doing it.
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@andrea86: she was against it because there is a very low success rate in first time moms, and a low success rate In general. the odds weren't in my favor. It's also a risky procedure, and if it doesn't work there's a chance of needing an emergency c-section.
For us (my husband an I), after doing research on our own, it seemed too risky. I was more comfortable scheduling a c-section for 39 weeks.
I had a really, really easy c-section experience and am glad with our decision!
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@andrea86: I'm in a little group of women due this month and 3 of us had breech babies (all three different types of breech) and my babe was transverse at 36 weeks. I had success with moxibustion and the spinning babies website (and, being honest, probably some luck) and my baby turned. One of the breech moms did it all-- Webster, acupuncture, and finally an ECV and nothing worked. She had a c section just 3 days ago and everything is fine. The other two girls live in Canada where ECVs are more common and at leaflet one had the ECV and it didn't work. All three ended up needing a C section, but none of them had a negative experience with that.
But we all 4 have delivered in the last week, so I can get back to you later when we have time to reflect. Either way, as long as you and baby are fine, then all is well.
Honestly, so far their c section reports are sounding more positive than my vaginaly birth experience! Lol but I'm only 24 hours out at this point.
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I had a breech baby, and my OB didn't want to do one bc I was a first time mom, and he didn't see it working. Turns out it was a good thing. She was breech bc the cord was wrapped twice around her neck. I had a great c section experience!
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@andrea86: Eep! Yea, that wouldn't make me feel very secure... I asked & knew where/when my MW received training & how many breech births she's done.
What my last MW always told me though is she *has* seen babies flip IN labor on numerous occasions so she always suggests waiting for labor to start & then going in for a cesarean if one cannot find a skilled & willing provider.
As for the military insurance... my friend was forced to have a scheduled cesarean as well b/c of her limited options (she wanted to wait until labor started on it's own but the only way she could get the cesarean birth she wanted is if she scheduled it early & they put together a willing team). She's since decided to plan homebirths for her future los.
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My SIL had it done and it didn't work and it hurt--she ended up scheduling a c-section.
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@andrea86: have you had your ECV? How did it go??
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@Kemma: I went in to get it done and found out that he had turned on his own at some point. I got lucky and didn't have to do it. Now we just hope he stays put!
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@andrea86: I'm so glad! Stay, baby!
Heres to hoping baby flips on his own and I dont have to either!
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