Asynclitic birth last birth, breech second pregnancy. Is there a link?

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I gave birth almost 4 years ago. The labour was very slow although I had steady contractions, I was in labour at the birthing centre for 3 days. (Thanks God for pethidin which allowed me to sleep for a few hours!)
The pushing stake took 3 hours in the end, the ambulance was there - but the head was already crowning so they couldn't take me to the hospital. I managed to push her out without any intervention in the end when they discovered she was asynclitic (sideways tilt of head, her ear was straight up basically.) Which explained the long labour and slow pushing stage as she was stuck for such a long time. I'm thankful it happened in a birthing centre as I'm sure they would have tried to induce me and get the forceps out in a hospital.

My question is; I am pregnant again and the baby is breech and has been the whole time. I am 34 weeks and understand the baby can still flip. Is there any link to the position of the baby? Could it be I have a narrow pelvis or anything physical that makes an ideal position tricky? Would this be picked up in a standard ultrasound? Any input would be much appreciated. I am really hoping for a natural birth again and want to avoid a C-section if possible.

Safe vaginal breech delivery is absolutely possible. However have you looked at the spinning babies website for exercises which can help baby to turn.

I would have thought that was an excellent question to talk with a consultant about. Hope you can get some good advice that reassures you on any decisions that need to be made.

If you are in London, I can recommend an excellent cranial osteopath, who would check and try to optimise the position of the baby, and also check you for any anatomical signs that could explain the presentation of your babies. There may be some tissue/muscular issues that he could help with there.