how to turn a breech baby?

[crazyrunningmama]

Howdy! I am 34 weeks and starting to worry if this lump I always feel under my right ribs is the head and not the bum or the back. Just in case, what can I do about this? I seem to recall certain yoga poses or ??? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[sanguine_speed]

I'm in the same boat right now at 34 weeks after having a breech baby last time too.

Check out www.spinningbabies.com

And know that sometimes babies are breech for a reason, and sometimes there is nothing you can do (i.e. find peace as quickly as possible just in case).

[lunarlady]

I've heard that moxibustion can turn a breech baby. You see an acupuncturist for this, although it is not an acupuncture technique. The actually burn an herb near your feet, or so I hear, and that can help turn the baby. I don't think it can hurt, so it might be worth your while.

[bubbamummy]

Im 33 weeks and 100% certain that the lump under my ribs is a big old head (had a U/S to confirm and now I 'know' I can actually feel it pretty easily).

Im absolutely paranoid. Ive had 'breech-o-phobia' since this pregnancy started and my son was ALWAYS in the perfect LOA position, so I have no idea why its bothered me for so long ....maybe I *knew* this would happen

so anyway, I have drawn up a 'turning schedule' yes...im a loser. It consists of 3xdaily 'inversions' (www.spinningbabies.com) and lots of time of my hands and knees with my butt in the air.

I am also seeing a Chiropractor for the Webster Technique. He was really pleased id come so 'early' as he said that many women leave it until 37/38 weeks when there isnt always as much room for turning.

I know im still in the time frame when babies frequently turn 'unaided' but I really, really dont want to risk it.

I said to my DH that IF i end up with a c-section (my only choice if it stays breech ) I can at least have some peace that I have literally tried everything in my power to get baby to turn.

[Julia'sMom]

I agree with the spinning baby thing. Twin A was breech. I spent a lot of time on my hands and knees (not easy at that late term). She turned from complete breech to transverse in one day. Unfortunately, that was when her water broke and a c-section for me.

You definately have time to work on turning your baby. I also agree with previous posters to make peace with a c-section, should nothing you do help. Sometimes there are reasons for a babies position that are beyond our control.

[ecoforestry]

hello. My baby was breech at 36 weeks (I felt the head up high, and she was only kicking down by my bladder!) I was admitted to the hospital and a midwife turned my baby at 37 weeks. It worked. Good luck!