Positive Version Experiences

Hi S.,

Hope I'm not too late with my response...two of my pregnancies were breach. My second child was a footling breach, the OB tried an external version, but after manipulating/pushing for ten minutes or so, he noticed on an ultrasound that my son was positioned with his head tipped back (a position in which he still sleeps sixteen years later!) and he said "I'll never get this baby to turn." A C-section was scheduled, but I went into labor before the scheduled date and delivered that footling breach (something I'm told they would never allow today because of the risks). My fourth pregnancy was also breach...and this time the version worked and I delivered normally a few weeks later. It's not a pleasant experience, but neither is it painful or traumatic...at least it wasn't for me.

Hope this helps in some way. Best wishes to you and blessings to you and your precious family,
A.

Here's some hope.

I had a ultrasound done and baby was breach, I was moved into another room for a stress test, they couldn't find baby so the grabbed a portable ultrasound machine to just find baby quick so they could do the stress test. In that small amount of time my baby went from breach to headdown that's why they couldn't find her. So anything is possible.

Also I've had 2 c-sections and it was a piece of cake for me. Week 1 was bad but I was back to normal buisness by week 2.

I'm not really answering your question--but have you seen the Spinning Babies website? My nurse midwife (a Nurse Practitioner) recommended it when my son was lying horizontally in my womb. I did one of the exercises, and at my next appt., he had turned and stayed in position. I don't know off the top of my head the name of the exercise I did... Let me know if you want more info.

http://www.spinningbabies.com/

Also, a good chiropractor that is experienced with prenatal work might be able to help you...

I don't mean to give you advice you don't want, but it sounds like you want to stay away from a c-section. Whatever path you choose, good luck to you.

Our childbirth teacher advised to get on your hands and knees and do pelvic rocks. This had painlessly done the trick for many.
Good luck and enjoy your growing family!
Blessings,
J.

I am a chiropractor in Franklin, WI. I am certified in the Webster technique - which is used to help relax ligaments in your pelvis which sometimes can help turn the babies. Find someone in your area that is certified and try that if you can?????

Good luck in whatever you chose!
L. Reid