Would you do an ECV?

Soon to be Mrs Stephens! · January 2012

Im so scared. I dont know what to do? Maybe I shouldnt do this.

Jessiree · January 2012

I would. My baby was breech for a very long time and it was something my doctor and I had discussed. Yes, there are risks to it and can end in a c-section, but if you don't attempt it, you will still end up with a c-section, so to me it makes it worth it to at least try.

textbookcase · January 2012

I would. I would have done it when this baby was transverse, but she turned a few days ago. Good luck.

RN4Babies81 · January 2012

I would absolutely not do this. There are a lot of risks, such as cord prolapse, cord compression and the need for an emergent c-section. It is of course your decision, and you should discuss it with your doctor, but for me, it is WAY too risky. It is also incredibly painful for you and they don't always work. You can try the techniques on spinningbabies.com and see if they work for you. My LO is breech, and has been for 3 weeks and I have just come to accept that she is happy in that position. My C/S is scheduled for Wednesday at 9am and they will do one last quick u/s right before and if she hasn't flipped, which I don't think she will, then this is just the way things were meant to work out. In the end, I will get the most important thing anyway: a healthy baby. Who cares how it happens.

OhPiperLove · January 2012

This. I had one done last week. It didn't work but I'm glad I at least attempted in hopes of not having a c-section. If I hadn't done it, I think I would always be wondering "what if". I know I've tried everything in my power(and am still trying everything).

megaloo27 · January 2012

I am in the same position. I don't know if I want to try, it makes me nervous! Plus this baby is so active, I don't trust her to not just turn back again and have it all done for nothing.

erinwhitney1979 · January 2012

Definitely check out www.spinningbabies.com like a PP said.

Good luck with your decision!

BeckyI81 · January 2012

I did. And although it didn?t work and to be honest, hurt quite a bit, I?m really glad I gave it a try. I tried everything I could to turn this baby but apparently he/she is happy where they are.... Scheduled for a c/s this Wednesday. It all depends on if you are going to be ok if you don?t try. I knew I wouldn?t be. There are risks but my OB assured me they are very rare. I educated myself and made the best decision for me and baby. Good luck!

rnkrs10 · January 2012

I think it depends on your pregnancy and situation. My baby is back to being breech. She asked today if I wanted to do an ECV or go right for the c-section. Do to some issues I've been having with my pregnancy I elected the c-section. After I gave her my decision, she told me she actually prefers not to do an ECV in my situation. SO, I think if you have had an otherwise healthy pregnancy and you weigh the benefits vs the risks, it may be right for you to do. HOwever, in my situation it's not a good idea.

Penguinb83 · January 2012

Jessiree:
I would. My baby was breech for a very long time and it was something my doctor and I had discussed. Yes, there are risks to it and can end in a c-section, but if you don't attempt it, you will still end up with a c-section, so to me it makes it worth it to at least try.

I'm gonna go with this one... Look it up on Youtube, I have watched a few videos of it.

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