Breech baby

[April1984]

Hi just wondering how likely it is that my bubs who has been Frank breech forever will turn. I am now 34+4 and he is showing no sign of turning. He has until 37 weeks to turn (maybe 38 at a push) after which time I have to have a c section (I have a cervical stitch and my doc won't let me go later than that with the stitch in).

Also anyone's experiences on what it is like recovery wise for a planned c section would be appreciated too!

Thanks

Statistically you have a very good chance of your baby turning. Mine never turned however, even tried an ECV that failed so I opted for an ELCS.

My ECV was bloody horrific and I would never recommend them.

My experience of an ELCS was lovely - very chilled way of having a baby if a little surreal after planning a hypnobirth in water though!

I recovered well and breastfeeding was not impacted. I had skin to skin in theatre.

I'm newly pg with #2 now and really hope I get to experience a vaginal delivery this time.

My DD turned breech at 36 weeks! Had section at 39. Had a gentle section birth plan. Loved it. Recovery far easier than first episiotomy and ventouse. Pain far less than this as well. Just rested a lot and concentrated on feeding baby. Still time to turn.
There are things you can try, acupuncture etc but nothing worked for me!
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Mine turned the night before my 36 week scan after being like that for every scan and check up previously, so months without change. I did a bit of spinningbabies.com.

Hello April,
Mine never turned and I had a planned c-section. Recovery was ok - I went home the next day. I'm not going to lie it does really hurt in the week afterwards, as if you've been in a sword fight, but very quickly it has superficially healed. 6 months on I am right as rain. I'd say by 2 months I felt pretty normal, bit of tenderness in the scar. I was wearing the baby holder within 2 weeks and walking about no problem. I hope it works out for you.