36 weeks and breech position- WWYD **UPDATE at bottom **

Had my ultrasound today & the head is up. The version to turn the baby is an option but a little apprehensive about it.

Anyone ever have one done before & was it successful? Is there still a small chance the baby could turn head down?

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My DD was breech and flipped around 37/38 weeks after a week of intense yoga moves that was specifically targeted for breech babies to flip. There is still hope!

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My DD was breech and flipped around 37/38 weeks after a week of intense yoga moves that was specifically targeted

for breech babies to flip. There is still hope!

36 weeks and breech position- WWYD

Prenatal yoga definitely helps. I was just at yoga and a woman was there at 39 weeks and her child flipped last week.

Have you considered the Webster technique at a chiropractor?

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Was it down before?
I had head up at 34 weeks. Dr talked about a version. I went to the midwife who gave me yoga poses, but the thing that did it was repeated diving from surface of pool to bottom. My baby was a summer baby.

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From a website (my chiropractor uses the Webster technique to treat my back and pelvis pain and it's be amazing for me):

In the late seventies, Larry Webster, D.C., founder of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, noted a connection between subluxations of the sacral and pelvic bones and abnormal fetal positioning. He developed a gentle chiropractic adjusting technique (called the Webster Technique) to restore movement and alignment in the pelvis to be used throughout pregnancy. Clinically,Dr.Webster observed that babies in malposition would self correct to an optimal position on their own after the adjustment. During his career of working with over 1,000 pregnant moms, Dr. Webster reported that over 90% of the babies optimized their positioning in-utero when the mother received this specific sacral adjustment.

The key to this approach is simple anatomy. The uterus is physically attached to the pelvis and sacrum by way of the uterosacral ligaments behind the uterus and the round ligaments in front and the broad ligament on each side. During pregnancy, the increased physical loads on the skeleton and the presence of the hormone relaxin in soft tissues make it easy for the sacrum and pelvic bones to shift and become subluxated. Extended bed rest can also contribute to sacral subluxations, as can improper postures and other minor traumas. When this occurs, the ligaments described above may be pulled and create undue tension in the uterus.

This uterine tension may decrease the ability of the baby to move into a more desirable position for birth. Imagine pulling on two sides of a balloon. The balloon shortens and becomes rigid in response to the pulling forces. The same thing occurs with the uterus, essentially constraining the baby in whatever position it was in at the time of subluxation. Until the pull on the uterus can be removed, the constraint will remain and the baby may not be able to make its way into the vertex position. Moms will often report a decrease in the baby’s movement, or a development of jerky, tense movements, indicating that the baby’s ability to move freely is restricted.

The Webster chiropractic adjustment begins the process of realigning the sacrum, which may relieve the pull that creates the tension in the uterus. Once that tension is removed, your baby may be free to assume its best possible position for birth. This adjustment involves no external forces on the baby directly, and it is very comfortable and extremely safe. There have been numerous case reports examining this clinical outcome.

The Webster analysis and adjustment is recommended as a specific analysis and adjustment throughout pregnancy to enhance normal pelvic function throughout pregnancy in preparation for birth. Unfortunately, many women wait until the the seventh or eighth month when mal-position has been diagnosed by the birth provider to seek out a chiropractor trained in this adjustment. Starting this care at the “eleventh hour,” is not the best approach. Chiropractic works to facilitate normal pelvic balance, and this is therefore advantageous throughout pregnancy. Continued adjustments throughout pregnancy and right up until birth may help create a safer and easier birth for the mother and baby.

Due to its proposed success in balancing the pelvis in pregnancy, the Webster technique should be the logical first choice for mothers and birth practitioners to facilitate normal function throughout pregnancy. Should a woman not hear of the Webster technique until later in pregnancy, it is still prudent for her to seek out this natural approach to restore pelvic balance and potentially optimize natural function. Without undue tension to her uterus, the baby has more room for movement and proper in-utero development. Free of pelvic and sacral subluxations, the nervous system function may be significantly enhanced and the birth canal's diameter may be maximized, thus decreasing her chances for difficult labor and additional complications during delivery. Due to the gentle nature of the Webster technique, it is a safe adjustment throughout pregnancy.

How do you find a chiropractor who is trained in the Webster Technique? The best resource is the “Find a Doctor” search on the website of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), www.icpa4kids.org. All the doctors listed have special interest and training in the care of pregnant mothers, infants and children. Their active listing on the website shows their continued recognition by the ICPA.

36 weeks and breech position- WWYD

It may not work but I've seen statistics that show it does work for a large % of women and it is definitely less invasive than an external version. May be worth a shot.

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36 weeks and breech position- WWYD

A close friend of mine had a version for her son. It worked but it also triggered labor and he was born within 48 hours. She said the procedure was very rough but she really didn't want a C-section and it worked out! I agree with the other girls, I would try yoga poses or anything else that might work on your own first. GL!

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Sent you FM!

36 weeks and breech position- WWYD

I know 2 women who used a chiropractor who specialized in the webster technique.. for both of them they were told it may take several visits but the baby flipped after the 1st

36 weeks and breech position- WWYD

I did the Webster technique for several weeks (30 weeks on) and it did not work for me. My Dr did not recommend a version due my to fluid levels. The day of my schedule csection they told me though that they the week before they were about to do csection for a breech and the baby had turned at 39 weeks. So you never know. I literally tried everything. I was doing prenatal yoga the whole pregnancy too

36 weeks and breech position- WWYD

Hailey turned at around 34w, this baby just turned now at 38w. But the asshole covering for my Dr this week pushed her back to transverse.

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I still feel lots of rolling movement. The tech wasn't convinced that the baby has enough wiggle room to turn on his own but dr said still possible. Actually as I type this, my tummy feels softer at the top then it did when I found out about the breech. Yesterday the top of my tummy was rock solid so i even guessed the head was up.

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I would recommend seeing a chiropractor who specializes in the Webster technique. It has worked for many women I know. My baby wasn't breech but I saw my chiropractor all during my pregnancy and she specializes in this. I remember her telling me about how successful it is in turning breech babies, much more gentle than the version which has a lower success rate. I know there is a website you can look up chiropractors in your area who specialize in this. Good Luck

36 weeks and breech position- WWYD

I tried everything chirp, acupuncture, handstands in pool (it was summer time). I did the version at north shore and the doc flipped my baby in under 10 seconds and I had a vaginal birth. I will say it was my second and my doctor said I was a good candidate bc of this, my first was bigger so my uterus had the room to flip my second, I would recommend it. They monitored me before and after, it was a great experience and I was happy to not have to have a c section

I did Webster multiple times for 3 or 4 weeks and it didn't do anything neither did acupuncture. I was very determined to have the baby flip as you can see lol

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36 weeks and breech position- WWYD

crashing, is it painful when they flip either on their own or with help?

I image elbows and feet kicking/hitting everywhere and everything

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I felt weird movement all week. Lol maybe he's turning & rolling on his own. Let's see.

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Re: 36 weeks and breech position- WWYD. UPDATE **

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Baby now laying sideways / diagonal. So he did turn but didn't fully flip.

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Re: 36 weeks and breech position- WWYD **UPDATE at bottom **