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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Transverse

6 replies

tashx · 18/10/2021 16:04

Just a bit of advice really
Had a 28 week scan
And baby is transverse
Been so uncomfortable I knew something up
Will I end up with C section?

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PanicBuyingSprouts · 18/10/2021 16:15

I didn't need one. Both of mine were transverse t that stage and both moved all by themselves.

Have a read up on Optimal Foetal Positioning. If nothing else, it will give you a bit of hope Smile

twoofusburningmatches · 18/10/2021 16:34

My current baby was transverse at 28 weeks. Was head down at 32 weeks. My first baby was also transverse for a while, but turned at some stage that I can no longer remember. I don’t think they worry about it until 36 weeks. So your baby has plenty of time to turn - look up how you should be sitting/positioning etc to help them turn.

Bananapancakes6 · 18/10/2021 20:05

My baby was transverse until 30 weeks, he turned and has stayed head down ever since thankfully. I know how uncomfortable it is so you have my sympathy. Its very likely babe will turn on their own.

shoelaces1 · 18/10/2021 20:13

I did need one but baby never engaged & I also had excess fluid so they were just cartwheeling in there.

Arecklessmanor · 18/10/2021 20:16

I'm at a similar stage and the baby is transverse with a foot over their shoulder. Clearly they are more flexible than me!
I don't think it's any cause for concern for a while yet. Although it does feel strange
I'm a first time mum so I have nothing to compare it to. I'm having a C-section anyway, but not due to the position of the baby.
There are I think Facebook groups with advice on how to get babies to turn, and you'll get plenty of advice on here too.

TakeYourFinalPosition · 18/10/2021 20:18

My baby was transverse at 28 weeks, head down by 30. They’ve still got time to move now - and right the way up to around 36 weeks, although it gets harder!

I found transverse a lot more comfortable than head down, this way hurts! But I might just have a weird shaped body.

You’ve got plenty of time Flowers

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