oh no breech again

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I am 28 weeks and have been told I am having my second breech baby.

I am facing another section and I am devastated. I don't know how I am going to cope post-operation.

Can anyone advise on how to get this little one to turn?

It is possible baby can still turn. But understand it is worrying

28 weeks is still early. I know several people who have had breach babies turn at around 34-35 weeks so you still have plenty of time for baby to move around

you should read up on breach deliveries too- having a breach baby certainly doesn't mean you need a caesarean. google mary cronk and you'll get some good info

Agree with fingerwoman it is still early and there's a chance baby may turn of its own accord.

dd2 was breech right up until 37 weeks. I had her successfully turned - I think it is called an ECV? I had a very positive experience of this, the consultant who did it was apparently known for being good at completing this procedure. Prior to this I had the prospect (like you) of a planned c-section and was not keen so I sympathise.

All the best.

I had a vaginal breech birth earlier this year, so CS is definitely not the only way forward.

Given you know early, you might want to look up moxibustion (a variation on accupuncture) - the sooner you start the more likely it is to work. A chiropractor skilled in the Webster Technique might also help (aims to align the mother's spine and pelvis to remove any torsion in the uterus and so free the baby to turn itself).

Less medical approaches that you might find include positioning (have a look on www.spinningbabies.com/), using temperature (something warm where you want the head and a bag of frozen peas on the top of the bump) and shining a light/and or playing music from the bottom of the bump to help guide the baby down. Whether or not they work is up for debate, but they certainly don't do any harm. (As long as the neighbours don't see you upside down too often ;))

If you want to do some background reading, try and get hold of "Breech Birth" by Benna Waites" and "Breech birth: what are my options" by Jane Evans.

Do you know if there's a history of breech birth in your family? It's not often seen but can run in families.

Most of all try and relax (I know it's easier said than done). There IS plenty of time for your baby to turn, and they most likely will

try lots of movement, such as dancing, belly dancing in particular, hip circles and hip gyrating movements. I mean like 6 times a day for as long as you can. also getting down on all fours and shakin your butt can help as can same position, butt circles. Dance, dance dance and avoid sitting on couches...try to always sit on a ball and keep circling your hips whilst doing so.