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Would you get a late scan to double check not breech?

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SpringTime2023 · 07/04/2023 06:57

So at 28 weeks, I had a private scan which showed baby was breech. Obviously this was early but expected as I was feeling bigger kicks much further down, and nothing near ribs etc.

Fast forward to 36 weeks and midwife says she feels baby is now head down, and instantly found the heartbeat (with doppler) which I assume means the position was correct).

However I'm still not feeling any kicking movement really in my upper stomach / near my ribs at all! I do have a high anterior placenta but would this block feeling at such a late stage?

Is it worth booking in a private scan for reassurance or is it common to movements from head / arms (down below)?

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SimpleHoardOfTruth · 07/04/2023 07:10

You might be interested in this article. Midwives can get it wrong. I'd get the extra scan for reassurance if you can afford it.

Extra scan at 36 weeks could save mothers and babies

www.thetimes.co.uk/article/980691f6-d488-11ed-b1cd-5223fe349502?shareToken=727d72694fb5dbebcfb98d55b33b1bae

TheRookie · 07/04/2023 07:13

Babies bum will be up near your ribs, so you likely won't feel kicks as such, their legs are folded down and their back is to the outside so movements at this later stage are more slow rather than big kicks.

TheInterceptor · 07/04/2023 07:14

My baby turned from breech to head down on the morning of the ELCS. Little comedian!

Ilovetea42 · 07/04/2023 07:15

I would personally, tbh I find it odd she didn't decide to confirm with a scan to make sure as where baby is lying might affect your birth preferences or birth plan and how mentally prepared you feel for labour. I had a friend who was told baby was breech and they got a private scan and it confirmed baby wasn't breech at all. I think if at this stage it gives you peace of mind it would be worth it.

WeWereInParis · 07/04/2023 07:24

I do have a high anterior placenta but would this block feeling at such a late stage?

As a PP said, the baby's bum will be up near your ribs. And your anterior placenta can definitely cushion movements at this stage. I had an anterior placenta with DD1 and thought I still felt her move a reasonable amount but I was shocked when I had DD2 (without an anterior placenta) and could just feel her move so much more all the time. I didn't realise how much the anterior placenta had blocked things.

However, if you can afford it and it's going to worry you otherwise, I see no harm in a scan to confirm.

ToBeOrNotToBee · 07/04/2023 07:29

At 28 weeks nearly all babies are breech.
The midwife listens to the heartbeat over the babies shoulder, if she's picking up that heartbeat low down, so are babies shoulders.
You can of course pay for an extra scan if you want.

Mightyouandiconfabulate · 07/04/2023 07:37

100% yes.
It should be standard practice in my opinion.

Mightyouandiconfabulate · 07/04/2023 07:39

Not for peace of mind, for safety.

BigGreen · 07/04/2023 07:42

Yes, it was standard practice at my antenatal final appt.

arapunzel · 07/04/2023 07:42

I’m 36 weeks with a breech baby and have an anterior placenta.

I feels kicks/movement more towards the middle - my baby is Frank breech so legs folded straight up. It depends really on what breech position your baby is in as to where movements are

I would get another scan as midwives can be wrong, my midwife originally thought my baby was head down when baby wasn’t.

Mightyouandiconfabulate · 07/04/2023 07:48

If I told you my experience your toes would curl.
Total fuck up with scars almost 20 years on all for the need of a 5 minute hand held scan.

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SpringTime2023 · 07/04/2023 08:10

Thank you for everyone's opinions on this! It seems quite divided which is interesting, but yes perhaps a reassurance scan is the way to go. I wouldn't even have considered it if I hadn't had that 28 week scan though! That article is also very timely!

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MrsSamR · 07/04/2023 08:13

Amazed she didn't confirm with a scan to be honest! I also had an extra appointment at 36 weeks as my baby was breech. Midwife felt my stomach and said baby was head down. I knew she wasn't. Midwife scanned and said "oh no you're right, she's still breech" and booked in a c-section at 39 weeks. Definitely check!

Keiki · 07/04/2023 08:32

Midwife thought mine was head down the whole way through. The feeling in my stomach/ribs never changed, and they only discovered during labour that DC was breech. So I think baby was always breech. Second DC they did a late scan as standard but it also felt differentso i knew.

GoodChat · 07/04/2023 08:37

Ask the midwife to send you for a scan. I'm sure she will.

MyFaceIsAnAONB · 07/04/2023 08:50

TheInterceptor · 07/04/2023 07:14

My baby turned from breech to head down on the morning of the ELCS. Little comedian!

Mine too 😄 was just talking to my mum about this yesterday. Most enormous movement ever and then they cut into me and did not see a head 😄

OP I would to be honest. Doesn’t sound like fun labouring without being prepared that they’re breech, and then maybe ending up with a c section when they finally realise.

But as my DD demonstrated, they can turn until the very last minute.

MyFaceIsAnAONB · 07/04/2023 08:51

Oh sorry no I read that quote wrong - mine turned from head down INTO BREECH about an hour before my section 😅

MintJulia · 07/04/2023 09:14

I'm not sure it will be worth it.

My ds was still changing position regularly into the last few weeks . Midwife told me 7 days before due date that he was breech and I'd need a c-section.

He switched ends with two days to go. He didn't sleep much so neither did I.

purpledalmation · 07/04/2023 09:23

The midwife should be skilled enough to tell the difference between a head in the pelvis and a bum, so just discuss it with them. Most do turn.

Okunevo · 07/04/2023 09:32

It was very obvious DS was head down as he would often get his feet up under my ribs on my 45 minute drive home from work. I often could clearly see the outline of a foot as well. I think they should be used if it isn't clear.

hitt · 07/04/2023 10:30

I had an undiagnosed breech as they thought she was head down, she had been flipping lots though throughout late pregnancy though. I don't think I'd be too worried if you have only seen the baby breech once. However if it'll make you more relaxed I'd book one.

MrsSamR · 07/04/2023 17:04

purpledalmation · 07/04/2023 09:23

The midwife should be skilled enough to tell the difference between a head in the pelvis and a bum, so just discuss it with them. Most do turn.

As these posts show midwives are not always correct. My first DD was determinedly breech from 28 weeks, I tried everything to turn her and she was going nowhere. Even at my 36 week scan the midwife said "only 1 in 100 babies stay breech at this stage, she'll turn" - nope, breech. Sometimes you have the 1 in 100 baby! Get them to check.

IggityZiggity · 07/04/2023 17:07

I was told baby was head down. I asked what the lump in ny side was so they humoured me with a scan. Baby was breech. Definitely worth tbe extra scan. I dread to think about the outcome had they not checked.

shivawn · 07/04/2023 17:11

I wouldn't personally. At 36 weeks your baby could still change position to breech and back down again.

Coffeesnob11 · 07/04/2023 17:58

Mine was a footling breech. He was breech from 30 weeks. Mw told me he had turned which i knew wasnt the case as it felt like he was kicking my vagina. luckily I was still booked in for a c-section. 2 doctors had a bet before they scanned me on my pre op, one said not breech and one said he was. He was firmly still stuck feet down.

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