How to turn a transverse baby?

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Hello all
Anyone any ideas? or tried and tested methods?

I'm only 31 weeks at the moment but he's been like it for weeks. I'm not very comfortable and I'm hoping he won't stay like it.

Thanks
Jo x

My dd turned to a breech from transverse- doc tried to move her with preassure on front from hands. Didn't work! My other dd was breech but with tailor type sitting she moved to head first. Good luck :)

My dd was transverse for ages but moved (when I was at the theatre, I stood up and was a completely different shape!) at around 33 weeks I think.

Sorry, no ideas though.

Is he full transverse (ie, right across your tum)? Ds was, and never turned, so I had an elective. Dd was "oblique transverse", and did turn. My m/w told me that full transverse babies tend not to turn because there is usually a structural reason for them not being able to do (mine turned out to be asymptomatic and undiagnosed placenta praevia ).
Breech babies apparently can respond well to an alternative therapy called moxibustion - where a special candle is burnt near an acupuncture point - in your toes? not sure. I know two people who turned a breech baby that way...not sure if it would work on transverse.

I heard (wives tale?) that if you spend 15 mins on all fours a day (reading to aleviate boredom) then your baby should turn head down ready to pop!

If you get offered something called an ECV (external cephalic version), ignore all the horror stories from people who don't have first hand experiences.

It involves a couple of medics/mw manually turning the baby, with ultrasound guidance. It's generally done at 37 weeks and is uncomfortable, but not agony, and pretty safe when done by an experienced team.

Moxa is the standard acupuncture treatment for breech babies and yes, it involves burning very smelly herbs on your toes. It works best (apparently) before about 35 weeks, so probably not too early to consult an acupuncturist.

You could also try a chiropracter, if you can find one who offers something called Webster's technique. Again, best done before 35 weeks, so could be worth a try.