37 weeks and breech

mgoldenchild

I go in the 11th to see if my baby is still breech. She was last week and I don't think she's flipped yet. If she hasn't but my appointment I'm going to schedule a c-section. Me and my fiance are extremely nervous about this. Its our first child. Anyone have any tips/advice on the topic and hospital stay afterwards?

mb314

Have you checked out spinning babies?  It gives some exercises to try to get your LO to position head down.  https://spinningbabies.com/

Or, are you and/or your OB willing to try External cephalic Version for turning the baby? https://www.webmd.com/baby/external-cephalic-version-version-for-breech-position

I don't have any experience with a breech baby or c-section, but if you have to schedule a c-section for 39 or 40 weeks or whatever, I would insist on being re-checked to see if the baby has turned just prior to the operation.  It is possible the baby could turn between now and the scheduled c-section.

Edited because I didn't read the title and forgot that she was 37 weeks. 

harmonicbabe26

My first was breech - never at any point did she point head down, they were checking with an ultrasound at each appointment. We tried the ECV at 38w without luck. Ask your doc about it if you're interested. Chances for success are 60-70% but it's worth trying. It was not painful or anything, so don't let people scare you. In the end my DD was delivered at 39w1d via c/s and I had a very good recovery.

I educated myself about c sections early on (as in what will happen and typical recovery etc) and felt comfortable going into it. I would recommend you do the same. Don't rely in horror stories from the internet. Some people have to have a cs and there's no point despairing over it. Remember it's ok to be nervous. Just take it one step at a time after delivery and ask for a lot of help.

auglove12

my baby is breech too right now. I am waiting to see what the u/s says at 34 weeks, but the idea of a version scares me.. especially since he could flip back anyway.

let me know if you end up doing the version...

gstucco

When I had my first daughter 17 months ago, we found out she was breech at our 30-something week appointment and I was offered the option of a version but the statistics of success were too low for my liking (especially in first time moms). Couple this with the fact that it could result in an on-the-spot emergency c-section if something went wrong and that meant my husband and I decided to go with a scheduled c-section instead.

At first I was very upset about not even being able to experience labor and birth. I was also nervous about the surgery. I've never had ANY kind of operation before. I was very surprised that I wound up having an AMAZING c-section experience. I got to do skin-to-skin and breast feed my daughter as soon as I was stitched up. She stayed with me in the room during my entire surgery and while I was in the recovery room. I never had to be separated from her. They did her first bath and everything right there next to me.

Another plus was not only did I know in advance the exact day and time I'd be having my baby, but I had almost not pain! Honest to God (for me personally) the worst part of the whole experience as getting the IV in my wrist near the bone.

My best advice is to take your pain meds (and stool softeners!) RELIGIOUSLY and on schedule BEFORE you feel pain. This meant waking up in the middle of the night to take them. IT WAS WORTH IT! I truly feel this is what helped me feel comfortable and that also meant I could get up and walking as soon as possible (which is recommended for speeding recovery). WALK WALK WALK as soon as you are able.

I was surprised to have a TON of swelling (from all the IV fluids I was given before/during surgery). I looked like a marshmallow and had no knees for a while haha! It wasn't painful, just uncomfrotable. On the 10th day post surgery I felt completely back to normal (swelling wise and pain wise). I didn't have any problems with breastfeeding my baby over my incision and I was lucky to have no complications post surgery.

I'm currently pregnant with my second daughter and I have opted to have a repeat c-section on October 29th because my first experience went so well. C-sections seem terrifying and don't get me wrong, every recovery is different, but mine went really well and I have never felt upset about the way my kiddos came into the world.

mgoldenchild

So I am definitely going to be getting a c/s. With the chances the version being so not in my favor I decided to not even try it and am going in for the c/s the 18th. I'll admit I'm scared but also super excited to meet my baby girl

CubanPinky

mgoldenchild said:

So I am definitely going to be getting a c/s. With the chances the version being so not in my favor I decided to not even try it and am going in for the c/s the 18th. I'll admit I'm scared but also super excited to meet my baby girl

believe me it isnt that bad. this will be my 3rd one....but sending prayers n luv ur way!