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Baby still transverse position at 36+3?
While of course it's possible for baby to turn by itself still my midwife is concerned s/he is still in transverse position (across my tummy rather than head down)
She mentioned the ECV which I've only heard horrendous stories about and she also mentioned the possibility of a section
I'm upright and moving as much as possible and when I sit down for anything I sit on a birthing ball to keep upright so I'm trying to do what I can to encourage baby to turn.
My daughter was well engaged by now and delivered naturally at 38 weeks. I know each pregnancy is different but this is starting to worry me
Any have the ECV and it go ok?
Or any recommendations to help baby go head down?
1 Answer
- Moon QueenLv 58 years agoFavourite answer
Ask your midwife about simple exercises that you can do at home yourself. You can try to rock back and forth a few times on your hands and knees several times a day.Ask your midwife about moxibustion.
If baby still seems determined not to budge, ECV may do the trick. It's best performed around week 37 or 38. If possible you can wait to do ECV while in early labor and once you have received an epidural, you may only feel pressure but no pain.
However, if baby doesn't turn, do be flexible in your childbirth plans. Your midwife may have to opt for a C-section if baby doesn't cooperate.
Source(s): What To Expect When Your Expecting, Mom To 1.
