Breech Baby B

Taricha

My baby B is breech and looks likely to stay that way. My doctor is willing to try flipping him after baby A is out (who is vertex), but then if it doesn't work I will need a c-section for him. For those of you who have been in this situation and opted to try a vaginal birth first, did your breech baby B manage to get flipped with (or without) help or did you still end up needing a c-section?

Topanga

I had a transverse baby and after baby a was born, he slid into place with a little pushing from the outside. Ask about breech extractions too. My doctors were willing to do them if necessary before doing a c section.

LittleLady77

I'm sorry you are facing this. I'm sure you'll make the best choice for you mama.

Dena526

Right now I have Baby B transverse and A is breech. I'm not due until the end of March. My doctor said if he stays breech then he recommends c-section.
I also said that I wouldn't want to deliver one vaginally if there is a chance I would need a c section anyway, I am not chancing having to go through both and then recover from both. Good luck!

LegallyBlonde217

If your Dr isn't comfortable or willing to do a breech extraction, I would opt for a c-section.  If your Dr IS comfortable with a breech extraction, I would definitely try for a vaginal delivery. 

ntdane

I haven't been through it yet, but I'm getting game plans ready for both options. Right now (25w) both babies are transverse, but plenty of time to turn any direction. My OB practice rotates on-call for deliveries and only some of them are comfortable with breech extraction of baby B. If there is a possibility of a vaginal delivery that is my goal, but for me that decision might come down to delivery day.

I agree with pp's about your doctor's comfort level with breech extractions. Good luck!

raraavis28

LegallyBlonde217 said:

If your Dr isn't comfortable or willing to do a breech extraction, I would opt for a c-section.  If your Dr IS comfortable with a breech extraction, I would definitely try for a vaginal delivery. 

This all the way. My OB was the only one in the practice willing to turn my breech Baby B or do a breech extraction, and he just so happened to not be there the day they needed to be delivered....so C-section it was. I think having to recover from the double whammy would have been miserable.

LottaLattes

Mine didn't flip but my doctor was very comfortable with breech extractions which is what happened. I agree with the others, would probably schedule the cs if no extraction.

macchiatto

I had a Baby B who kept flipping back and forth up through labor. At the start of my induction both babies were head-down. After Baby A came out, my OB did a u/s, found out B was breech again, and extracted him. They were born 7 mins apart; it all went pretty smoothly.

Breech extraction tends to be safer than manual version but the biggest factor is what your dr is experienced and comfortable with.

macchiatto

Oh and I meant to add, I have a blog post about it with some links that I found helpful:

https://rootbeertwins.blogspot.com/2010/04/what-if-baby-b-is-breech.html

kari.sandall

LegallyBlonde217 said:

If your Dr isn't comfortable or willing to do a breech extraction, I would opt for a c-section.  If your Dr IS comfortable with a breech extraction, I would definitely try for a vaginal delivery. 

This exactly!

TheDairyQueenx3

My B was breech and followed his brother out head down ( almost like he grabbed his ankles and just followed out that way) there was no need to turn him. However my OB had no problems soon breech extraction if he stayed that way. Also I wouldn't stress too much about the position my baby b actually went from head up to head down to back to head up as they were prepping me to start pushing. My MFM had the U/S going the whole time to watch their positions.

LottaLattes

Another thought I had, some Bs flip after A is delivered, so even if both are vertex doesn't mean it will stay that way.

LucyRicardo3

my B flipped from cephalic to undetermined breech at 8cm. my dr saidthey could try a breech extraction if I wanted, but I opted for a c/s.

PinkinProvence

I just delivered on Tuesday. Baby A was vertex and baby B was breech. We opted for vaginal delivery and breach extraction (no flipping). B was born 5 minutes after A with no complications. I only had a 1st degree tear and needed only 2 stitches.

We were so torn what to and didn't make decision until my water broke. Best decision we ever made and I am so thankful we didn't get too scared to do it. I must admit that I delivered at one of the best hospitals in the country with an extremely experienced breech extractor MFM so that helped our decision.

Good Luck!