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Can/will an ECV be attempted if you have had a previous section?

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ILikeToMoveItMoveIt · 01/03/2011 14:28

Does anyone here have experience of ECV after having a section?

For some reason I've got a feeling I read somewhere that ECV wouldn't be attempted because of the risk of uterine rupture.

Thanks Smile

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Zimbah · 01/03/2011 19:46

I had a section with DD1 and have read the same. I asked my midwife (30 weeks with DD2) and she said no, it wouldn't usually be done because of the risk of rupture. I didn't interrogate further on whether by 'not usually' there were some exceptional circumstances when it would be. I don't know whether there's evidence to support that or just the view that it's risky. Possibly there would be some very experienced consultants or midwives who would do it.

ILikeToMoveItMoveIt · 01/03/2011 19:50

Thanks for your message, I'm glad I wasn't imagining it!

I am 31 weeks and while I know the baby has weeks to turn, it has started to prey on my mind a bit.

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