38wks and GP thinks baby is transverse. Is it possible to move it and avoid a cs?

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At my 38 wk appt today GP thinks the baby is transverse - can't feel the head and I'm only measuring 31cm. GP says it's unlikely that the baby will turn at this stage so likely I'll need a cs at 39 weeks. I have a scan at hospital at 1pm today and will be seeing a consultant. Has anyone found they were transverse at this stage of pregnancy and successfully turned the baby? TIA

If it is transverse (which is not a certainty, BTW- only a scan can tell- what was the position so far?), the can try ECV.

Was it your MW or GP who examined you ? In my experience Gp's fequently get the babys position wrong !

I was also told baby was transverse with last pregnancy - went for a scan and she was in fact back to back - ouch and with this pregnancy a different GP last week tried to tell me baby was breach - he isn't

I presumed the same UATM - however in the last pregnancy, my midwife was wrong and my GP correctly diagnosed DS as breech! As long as you have a scan booked they will know conclusively. Some people on previous breech threads have had successful ECVs and babies turning of their own accord at 38 wks so don't give up hope just yet!

Moxibustion, a treatment given by an acupuncturist can be really effective - it is good at moving breech babies and any malpositioning. It worked for me in turning by baby who was lying back to back at 38 weeks.

Thanks for your responses. It turns out from having a scan and seeing the midwife that the baby is not transverse - the head is fully engaged and in the words of the sonographer "could come any time now". A relief after being told by the gp that I would probably need a c-section in a week's time - although it would have been nice to know when things were going to start. The baby is lying on my left side curled all the way around with her feet over on my right side - taking up as much room as she can which is normal for second babies according to the midwife. The midwife said it was quite common for second babies to move to the middle during labour so no need to think of a c-section at this stage. I'm just trying to be really conscious of my posture and remember to use the exercise ball.