What happends?

wkfouts

So at my appointment last night my OB said that LO was breech. They're going to check again at my 36 week appointment. So my question is... What if he's still breech at my 36 week appointment? Will they just have me do exercises to see if it will get him to turn? Also, what if it comes down to week 40 and he's still breech, would they automatically do a c-section or how does that usually work when they're still breech?

TIA

Phlenin

A friend of mine who just had her LO a month ago had this issue right at the end.  They were going to try and manually turn him the week before she was scheduled to be induced and she said that she heard it was pretty painful but then he turned on his own at the last minute.

It might depend on your doctor, you should definitely ask what they plan to do. 

soontobe05

Depends on your OB on when they will decide (or if you decide) it's been long enough and your LO isn't turning. If your LO doesn't turn by that time period you discuss then they will do a c-section. 

ShangriLaRose

Start doing exercises now, to encourage your LO to turn.  It's never too early, imo. Check out www.spinningbabies.com, it's been a big help to me, and was recommended by other June Mamas here, for me, because I am having the same issue. (Although this is not my first baby... my DS was breech and delivered by c-section.)

Come 36 weeks, if baby is still breech, they might offer to do an external version. (Where they manually try to turn your baby from the outside by pushing your stomach around.) I will warn you in advance... if this is an option and you opt to do it, it can be uncomfortable/painful... there is a little risk, and it doesn't come with a guarantee. It could be unsucessful, or it's also a possibility that LO will just turn right back around. 

My biggest suggestion would be to get informed on C-Sections NOW, just in case. That way, if it comes down to the last and only option, you feel prepared. 

Something else: If it DOES come to that... do NOT take it out on yourself. It doesn't make you less of a mother or a bad mother to you baby. Some of this stuff is just way beyond our control. I learned that one the hard way, after months of beating myself up, after my c/s w/ my DS. The best thing you can do, and what will (should) make you feel like a good mom is being prepared and informed for any possibility, so that you can make the decision that is best for you and your LO. THAT is what (in part) makes a good mommy. *hugs* Good luck, sweetheart!!