Transverse....wwyd

bakemecakes

DD was breech, now DS is transverse.....I'm convinced I have some misalignment or ligament issue that's causing this!

Anyway, my midwife says I have 3 weeks to get LO to turn, or we schedule c-section.  I know that it's hard to get transverse babies to turn after 32 weeks, especially since he's been transverse for quite a while now.  Obviously I'm not a candidate for a version, and I'm trying all the techniques and have an appointment with a chiro.

Here's what I'm wondering....the only VBAC classes that are offered in my area are either in 2 weeks (at a hospital I won't be delivering at), or the week before my EDD (at my hospital).  I would prefer to attend the class at the end of January, timing wise, but I don't want to waste the time or money (class is expensive, DH would have to get off of work, we'd have to get a sitter for DD, etc.) if I end up with another c-section.

Is there another way I can prep myself?  Good websites with tips for successful VBAC, or what to expect during a VBAC?  Books?  Or would you take the class?

Is there really a lot of information

pinkmoonlight

Go to the website www.spinningbabies.com they have some information on turning babies that might help. Its worth giving it a try at least.

cg0112358

Why are you not a candidate for a version?

bakemecakes

My practice won't do a version on someone who has had a c-section.

LiluBee

Look into acupuncture...my friend has turned babies that way. Good luck!

ked77

My midwife recommended Moxibustion, she & the OB said it's the only thing that has actually been proven in studies to work to flip babies.  They recommended it to me after my version failed, unfortunately I couldn't find anyone to do it in time.

MissyOlivePants

I'm afraid of this happening again because of the shape of my uterus. But - run to your nearest pregnant lady friendly chiropractor and ask for 1) an adjustment, & 2) a belly band that will help get that little one in place & keep him there.

LittleEgypt

bakemecakes:

My practice won't do a version on someone who has had a c-section.

That's weird. Also, why will they only give you until 35 weeks for baby to turn? My kid turned from vertex to breech at the bitter end, so it's absolutely possible for LO to turn 90 degrees!

bakemecakes

I guess they think the chance for uterine rupture is higher if a version is involved.  She also said that if baby is transverse it's unlikely given my size, fluid levels, etc. that the baby would turn...she actually said it's easier for breech to become vertex, than for transverse...something about the uterus taking an oblong shape from being stretched.

LittleEgypt

bakemecakes:

I guess they think the chance for uterine rupture is higher if a version is involved.  She also said that if baby is transverse it's unlikely given my size, fluid levels, etc. that the baby would turn...she actually said it's easier for breech to become vertex, than for transverse...something about the uterus taking an oblong shape from being stretched.

I have heard different information on both of those things, so maybe consider asking for justification/research on either?

I know I've read that ECV is much more likely to be successful for transverse babies than breech, although it's possible the baby could turn back. Not the most scientific source, but there is something about that here: https://www.babycenter.com/0_breech-birth_158.bc#articlesection2

 "ECV has about a 58 percent success rate in turning breech babies (and a 90 percent success rate if the baby is in a transverse lie.) "

 

This is also from a very scientific Google search, but seems to be credible: https://www.aafp.org/afp/980901ap/coco.html

"Studies support the safety of external version in women who are candidates for vaginal birth after cesarean delivery (VBAC)¹⁵ and in women with a transverse lie.¹⁶ "

 

If it were me, I'd be fighting, but I'm pretty set against another c-section (especially for breech).