EVC.

[Jane04]

I have an EVC booked for next week as the baby is breech, I will be 37+3.

I told my consultant that I wasn't keen on having the EVC performed as I have heard of some risks which could occur.

He flat out refused for me to say no and booked one for next week telling me to 'refuse it on the day if you feel the same way'.

Has anyone had an EVC performed and what happens during the procedure also has anyone turned one down?

I've made an appointment with my midwife tomorrow to discuss my concerns, I am very nervous like any mum I just want my baby to be safe.

*ECV.

Personally I think the procedure is barbaric, I had a breech baby and wouldn't have it. I heat that they can be fatal to baby :( I had an elcs. Of course this is just my opinion and I'm sure some people have had great results but I couldnt do it.

I would recommend everyone to look at the actual research - birth choices statistics for your hospital and online journal articles. I did and was very reassured that it was the right thing for me to try (if my baby is still breech on Tuesday when I have my appointment at the ecv clinic).

Be informed as possible then decide whatever you decide and that's that.

Hi Jane04,
I am also booked in for ECV on Thursday (I'll be 37+2).

I am pretty nervous about it, but like Sunflower1985 says, I have been trying to focus on the actual research and facts about it, rather than all the horror stories (have banned myself from googling it!).

I think it is effective in about 50% of cases, and I know I would much prefer a natural birth rather than an elective C-Section - so I thought I may as well give it a go. You can refuse completely if you want, or stop them at any time during the procedure.

I found an information leaflet on the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists website, which I found quite useful for explaining what to expect:

www.rcog.org.uk/files/rcog-corp/Turning%20A%20Breech%20Baby%20In%20the%20Womb%20(External%20Cephalic%20Version).pdf

Good luck!