Breech baby experiences?

[salimali28]

Okay I'm definitely getting ahead of myself here but currently 33 weeks and baby is definitely still breech, all baby's kicks are very low down and at my last appointment, my midwife said we'd check at the next appointment and have more of a discussion about it then. Though from what I've seen online, it's more of an issue by the 36 week appointment.

I know if she's still breech at 36 weeks then I'll be offered an ECV, has anyone had any experience of this? From what I've read online it has a 50% success rate and runs the risk of causing early labour, is this worth considering?

What about trying for a vaginal birth with a breech baby or is it safer to have a c-section? (I will have a toddler to run around after so a bit concerned about recovery time though I know any labour could end in an emcs)

Any advice or experiences would be appreciated, I'm hoping baby will turn by herself by then but would just like to know what I'm facing if she remains stubborn!

My dd was breach and booked in for a section. The consultant I spoke to didn't recommend trying to turn the baby.

My waters then broke 2 days before the planned section and I started going into labour.

From everything I read I was adamant I was not having a vaginal delivery with a breach baby and insisted on a section.

It was classed as an emergency section as it wasn't on its planned date but it was all fine.

I also found the recovery ok. 2 days of finding it hard to roll over/sit up but then once you start moving it is generally ok.