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Breech Baby and I Want a Natural Birth - What About ECV?

by Very Confused
(Philippines)

Hi, my baby has been in breech position since we found out we were pregnant. I want to have a natural birth since my medi-care does not cover pregnancy.

I am now 35 weeks pregnant and my doctor has told me that if my baby does not turn before the 37th week, I will have a c-section. I have read all about the ECV option and I want to try it out.

Although my doctor has not yet suggested doing the ECV, should I be the one to suggest it to her?

Answer:

Hi Very Confused,

If you want to try and external version I think you should suggest it to your doctor. Some doctors are not comfortable doing the procedure themselves, but she may have a colleague who will perform it for her.

If you haven't taken a look at them yet, I recommend you check my article on turning breech babies:

Turning Your Breech Baby

and check out Spinning Babies, which has lots of information on getting your baby positioned:

Spinning Babies