Your thoughts on doing a version?

blckwhtyllwgirl · July 2011

I'm sure this won't be an issue since LO has plenty of time to turn, but LO was breech at my appt yesterday so my doctor said she'd check at 36 weeks and schedule a version at 37 weeks if LO hadn't turned. I asked a few questions, did a small amount of online research about it.

Then today, I read the post below about transverse breech and saw a few people commented about being on the fence about doing a version - or not wanting a version at all. I'm just curious why? From what I've read, they are successful around 50% of the time (and more if it's your second child). It doesn't seem like there are any major risks, so I'm just wondering why it would be something to be on the fence about if you want a vaginal birth? TIA!

lovelyophelia · July 2011

I wouldn't do it because of the risks with doing a version. My OB has even said that if I was a first time mom, then she would not recommend it and will not do it herself.

I took a friend of mine to have her version done while her husband was deployed. She went through a lot of pain and ended up with a c-section anyway because the version failed. It just isn't worth the risk, IMO.

luvtinyhands · July 2011

I guess I am the one that was on the fence about it. I actually really would like to try for it. But I have a conflict with my vacation and when the dr will do it. They will only perform one between the 5th and 11th. Of course exactly when I am away. I cant cancel vaca because it would kill my other 2 LO's since they have been talking about it since xmas

So being on the fence is more to do with scheduling then the actual procedure. I am hoping another dr will consider it as soon as I get back. But the procedure itself makes a bit nervous because I tend to have a irritable uterus. It contracts if you breathe on it wrong Tongue Tied

So I figure that could cause it too be more painful. So fingers crossed that the baby will flip and this will be a non issue (for the both of us)

calex33 · July 2011

I had the option to do a version with DD and chose not to mainly because of the possibility of a placental abruption.

Suesse2009 · July 2011

My baby is breech and we decided not to try a version. When talking to one of my doctors about it she said that it is really only about 33% successful. I know the moms with the most success are ones who have been pregnant before and this is my first baby. I just didn't feel like the success rate outweighed the risks of trying. I am scheduled for a c section on Monday at 39 weeks unless she flips on her own. My doctor has also said that there are times when babies do flip this late and she even had a baby flip at 39 weeks that was a 10 lb baby. Anything is possible but she is pretty snug in there so I am thinking she will stay breech.

blckwhtyllwgirl · July 2011

Thanks for the responses! I was mainly wondering because I hadn't heard anything "bad" about them and didn't want to get a procedure that might cause harm. I've read the risks are very rare and if they happen, you'd get a c-section immediately (which you'd have to do anyway if they stayed breech) which is why my doctor said they do it at a hospital.

So, I was just curious. Thanks for your thoughts!

tiff012982 · July 2011

I was presented with this option yesterday, but chose not to. I was also told that babies of FTM are less likely to turn and there is a chance of placenta problems. Also the baby may not respond well and an emergency section is then performed. The doctor also mentioned getting an epidural for the procedure. It just wasn't worth it for me. I am seeing a chiropractor and hope that she turns. To me if she doesn't turn, there's a reason and I am ok with that. Don't get me wrong, I do not want a section. You need to do what is right for you and your family. GL

Maybride2 · July 2011

FWIW, I had one done with my first pregnancy. Sure, there are risks - there are risks to everything. But I wanted (needed) to know that I did everything that I could to try and have a vaginal birth.

If your amniotic fluid is low, or your placenta isn't positioned perfectly, or the cord is wrapped around Baby - they shouldn't perform the version. During the version, they continuously watched my son on u/s and monitored his heart rate.

p>The version failed, but I will never regret trying.

starskristen79 · July 2011

I decided against it, and my doctor said he was actually relieved. He doesn't like the risk for the chances of success. Even going on a 60% chance of turning, the baby could still turn back. I just couldn't justify it, and, for me, anyway, a breech baby made a c-section easy to swallow.

My baby turned at 36 weeks, but it could happen way later!

StefaniePace · July 2011

I am doing one sunday. I am all for it. Seriously if it can give me a chance of having a vaginal birth then I am going to try it. If not then I will have to get a c section anyway.. So why not try?

jonnygurl76 · July 2011

i had a c section with DD because she was transverse. my Dr said it was my decision to have the version or not but that she would not do it herself. this was what stopped me. she is a mother of 2 and said that she personally would not have one done to herself and does not do them to her patients.

i completely trust my Dr. and after my c section she came to tell me that i had made the right decision, DD had 'grown into' her transverse position. they cut me open and she was so high up that they had to cut me again and then used a medical instrument to keep my stomach open so that they could get her down and out--a version could have had devastating results. maybe TMI, but that is my story.

HeyJune · July 2011

My DD was breech until 37 weeks. My Ob said her office's success rate for versions (they do them often) is less than 15% and that the baby often flips back to breech afterward. She said I needed to have my bags packed and with me in case it put the baby in distress or I needed an emergency delivery. She said it would require constant fetal monitoring and would be very uncomfortable and leave me bruised. I was scared to have it done and opted to "let nature take its course" and see if LO would flip on her own. I spent 2 hours on all fours one evening, and when I went to bed my LO flipped.

If I could do it again, I'd still be on the fence. It's a personal decision, but for me the possible risks outweighed the benefits.

eminbmore · July 2011

I would try other techniques - spinningbabies.com, moxibustation, acupuncture, chiropractor - first, before I tried a version. If it was the choice between a version and a c/s (which I've had) I'd give the version a shot.

NurseLaLa · July 2011

eminbmore:
I would try other techniques - spinningbabies.com, moxibustation, acupuncture, chiropractor - first, before I tried a version. If it was the choice between a version and a c/s (which I've had) I'd give the version a shot.

This, word for word.

beedale862003 · July 2011

NurseMom1:
eminbmore:
I would try other techniques - spinningbabies.com, moxibustation, acupuncture, chiropractor - first, before I tried a version. If it was the choice between a version and a c/s (which I've had) I'd give the version a shot.

This, word for word.

Me too, except I haven't had a c/s. The way I look at it, they do the procedure in the hospital in case something happens (which is rare) and you end up with the c-section you would get either way. Even with the chances of the baby flipping back and the success rate I still think its worth a shot, and like a PP said I want to know I tried whether it works or not.

mrsannie · July 2011

Maybride2:
FWIW, I had one done with my first pregnancy. Sure, there are risks - there are risks to everything. But I wanted (needed) to know that I did everything that I could to try and have a vaginal birth.

If your amniotic fluid is low, or your placenta isn't positioned perfectly, or the cord is wrapped around Baby - they shouldn't perform the version. During the version, they continuously watched my son on u/s and monitored his heart rate.
p>The version failed, but I will never regret trying.

This. I had one done a couple weeks ago and it worked... LO is still head down. It wasn't that bad and my dr has a really good success rate at flipping babies. It only took about 30 seconds to get LO to flip. The risks are less than 1% and I trusted that my dr wouldn't have done it if he felt it might harm me or LO. I am really glad I did it, but you need to do your own research and do what's right for you. But, hopefully your LO flips and you won't need to make this decision!

Traycee1242 · July 2011

Nope, I would never. This baby is breech after being head down 2 weeks ago. We will just wait and see what happens.

Some argue "you're in the hospital so if it doesn't work you get a section anyway" this is ridiculous thinking IMO.. The difference between a c/s and an emergency c/s is huge and I would never chance putting myself and baby in a position when an emergency c/s is a possibility.

Maybride2 · July 2011

Traycee1242:
Some argue "you're in the hospital so if it doesn't work you get a section anyway" this is ridiculous thinking IMO.. The difference between a c/s and an emergency c/s is huge and I would never chance putting myself and baby in a position when an emergency c/s is a possibility.

And the chance of something going awry and needing an emergency c/s is extremely low. Your risk of getting into a car accident on your way to your prenatal appointment - and needing an emergency c/s due to that - is much higher.

I'm continuously amazed at how people perceive risk, and determine what risks they'll take.

Traycee1242 · July 2011

Maybride2:
Traycee1242:
Some argue "you're in the hospital so if it doesn't work you get a section anyway" this is ridiculous thinking IMO.. The difference between a c/s and an emergency c/s is huge and I would never chance putting myself and baby in a position when an emergency c/s is a possibility.
And the chance of something going awry and needing an emergency c/s is extremely low. Your risk of getting into a car accident on your way to your prenatal appointment - and needing an emergency c/s due to that - is much higher.
I'm continuously amazed at how people perceive risk, and determine what risks they'll take.

Comparing apples to oranges... Not even the same.

honkytonk_kid · July 2011

You really should read some more actual RESEARCH on the topic of versions, success rate, risks, etc instead of a bump poll. I'm not saying that to be snarky at ll, but I've read some ridiculous things, including ridiculous things women have heard from their OBs, about versions on the bump. But then again, I'm amazed at A LOT of things that women believe just because their OB told them so.

The success rate is closer to 75+%, and the risk of placental abruption (or other complications that would require an emergency c/s) are very low.

norvelln · July 2011

Did this with my first daughter. She flipped back. My uterine abnormality pretty much guarantees a breech. Mini-pumpkin is breech as well and I know for a fact this will not change.

I was bruised from the inside out. It hurt.

If it works, cheer. If not, having a c-sect is not the worst thing ever.

Maybride2 · July 2011

honkytonk_kid:
You really should read some more actual RESEARCH on the topic of versions, success rate, risks, etc instead of a bump poll. I'm not saying that to be snarky at ll, but I've read some ridiculous things, including ridiculous things women have heard from their OBs, about versions on the bump. But then again, I'm amazed at A LOT of things that women believe just because their OB told them so.
The success rate is closer to 75+%, and the risk of placental abruption (or other complications that would require an emergency c/s) are very low.

Thank God - reason and logic!

(No, I'm not being sarcastic, I truly mean it!).

Want a personalized experience?

Your thoughts on doing a version?

Re: Your thoughts on doing a version?

Choose Another Board

Search Boards