Transverse baby- hospital stay?

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Am 36+4, and found out yesterday that the baby is transverse. Going back for another scan next week, but was told that if it is still transverse I will either need an ecv to move him/her, or be admitted to hospital until they can do a Cs at 39 weeks, as is too risky to have me "on the outside" in case my waters real while the baby is transverse.

I really don't want the ecv, but the idea of over a week in hospital, leaving DS at home, before I have a c section is also hugely unappealing. Has anyone else been told they have to stay in for a transverse baby?

I was in for other complications ad DD1 was transverse. I stayed in, but being transverse was the least of my problems. I have not heard of eing kept in for transverse. It isn't likely to make your labour really quick is it?

i would do some googling and find out what the potential risks of going into labour with a transverse baby are.
ultimately it is your choice, and you could choose to stay home and rest/be monitored rather than being in hospital, and then go in for c-section at 39/40 weeks

HCP's can only advise. they can NOT tell you that you HAVE to do something.

but like I say, read up on it, read other people's stories, find out what the actual risks are... talk to your consultant again and see if there are other options

IMO I would avoid an ECV it seems like a far too risky prospect. like another poster said, you can only be advised on what to do. good luck

My friend had to stay in for 2 weeks as soon as they found she was transverse. I think it was due to the risk of going into a natural labour and the cord going into the birth canal, as it can cut off babies oxygen.