Breech baby

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mumof2andabit · 26/03/2009 21:10

Ok so am 33weeks and baby is still breech, head up by my ribs - so uncomfy!!!

Is there anything I can do to try and turn him naturally???

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RuthChan · 26/03/2009 22:14

There are certain positions you can lie in that are supposed to help the baby to turn.
One is to lie on your back with your pelvis raised on cushions and your knees bent.
If you search on the net you'll find quite a bit about it.
Good luck with it. My DS never turned and came out feet first!

BikeRunSki · 26/03/2009 22:29

Google "moxibustion" - itis a chinese technique that worked for two people I know.

I tried all the leaning forward on a chair/fit ball and All fours positions, to turn my back to back baby - sent him breech! (aswell as back to back, and footling, all undiagnosed!)

Jacksmama · 26/03/2009 22:30

You can try finding a chiropractor who does Webster's Breech-Turning Technique.

Jacksmama · 27/03/2009 00:45

17 Ways of Turning A Baby

Jacksmama · 27/03/2009 00:48

Some more information

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mumof2andabit · 27/03/2009 08:07

Thanks Jacksmamma thats a really useful link - although I cant imagine dh's face when his headphones on my pelvis lol

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Jacksmama · 27/03/2009 15:04

Yeah, that one made me laugh as well!

Also, when I treat pregnant women (I am a chiropractor, but I live in Canada, so not much actual hands-on use to you), I usually work on the hip flexors (the muscles just inside the front of the hip bones), as well as the inner thigh muscles. Ensuring that these are relaxed will help your pelvis to open up so baby's head can drop into the pelvic inlet when he/ she turns.

Good luck!

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mumof2andabit · 27/03/2009 20:31

I have spd as well so the idea of working my hip muscles sounds a bit painful lol

Mind you everything is painful at the moment

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