transverse baby at almost 36 weeks

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Met the doctor (trainee) three days ago and she confirmed once again baby was transversed. Discussed other things and got discharged. Asked to see midwife for routine check.

Went home and leisurely read online about transverse baby. Apparently it is very uncommon at this late stage (most are breech which is an easier situation to deal with). Apparently if waters break I need to call ambulance immeidately and keep my butt in the air to avoid cord prolapse. Cord prolapse can kill the baby. I will also be admitted to the hospital at 37 weeks until waters break or an elective C section at 39 weeks. These I was told nothing at the appointment with the doctor (trainee).

Very upset and shocked, that the doctor did not at least flag it up the risks or even the good prospect of being hospitalised in less than 9 days' time if baby doesn't turn (it has been in this position for months and so there will be a good chance to stay this way).

Also read on to the causes of transverse baby, could mean too much water, baby too small, structural deformity with uterus or even baby.

Called triage, they confirmed everything I have read, but refused to give me a scan to find out the cause of the transverse position. They say at most they can do is to check my blood pressure, urine and palpate my bump again, and 'to discuss my concerns and try to reassure me'.

So what are scans for? Why do they waste time doing the routine check when they know it won't help. But keep the scans so sacred (a quick one would tell you a lot). I am really upset. Sorry for long post.

My DD was transverse at 36 weeks. I was scanned to make sure as neither GP or MW could quite work out where she was. THey didn't seem unduly worried, but gave me the option of C-section or trying to turn her. I opted for that and she turned fine and stayed put until she was born at 40+12. At no point did anyone mention any of the issues you refer to (although it was 9 years ago). For what it's worth, I didn't appear to have a lot of fluid, neither was she small (8lbs). She was born with the cord around her neck, and it did have a knot in it - I have wondered whether turning her at that late stage had anything to do with it.

Thanks Seeline, i am hoping baby will turn by itself at some point, it is a bit worrying after reading about those risks online.

My baby was transverse at about 36 weeks, kept feeling like he was 'stuck' by my hip (which is a bit clicky). Went to the osteo who unclicked me, and he sailed down head first. No idea if those things were related, but it was worth the £35!

At my 41w week apt midwife was worried baby wasn't engaged as no head there when she tried to do sweep and told we about the bum in the air thing then sent me for a presentation scan at feral assessment unit (where you go if your worried about movement etc). Quick scan confirmed engaged so no problems but maybe you could see if your hospital do something similar? It's like triage but less emergency

My dd was transverse from 20 weeks, I was having an elcs anyway. Dd decided 2 days before section to go head down, this was at 38 weeks, I did have a lot of fluid but then she also weighed 10.9lbs :). Am currently pregnant with dc3 and baby cannot make up its mind as to whether it finds being breech or transverse more comfy, I personally prefer breech as transverse just makes me feel that I've got a bowling ball in my knickers!!!

looks to me like you googled and got the worst case scenario. mine was transverse at 36, too and he did turn in the end (and definitely wasn't small!) but it did take 16 days past due date before I saw him.

Thanks ladies! Looks to me like every hospital is different even though it can be a life threarening situation for baby. If waters break, apparently 10 percent of women got cord prolapse which may kill baby, not a small risk especially if womennot made aware of it n dun call ambulance/ put bum in air etc. My hospital admits women at 38 wks to reduce the risks. Upset i had to find out myself by reading on nhs website n called up hospital to confirm. How i wish i can be oblivious to the risks and also be one of those with overdue baby, my maternity leave will be so much more care free!

My DS1 was still doing flick flacks up until 39 weeks. He was head down then breech then transverse then went back to head down again all within 3 weeks! My midwife also didn't seem unduly concerned, and DS1 was delivered naturally at 41 + 1.