What are the chances my LO turns breech?

SoonToBeMsP · January 2012

LO has been head down for the bulk of this pregnancy. The last few weeks of internals have confirmed this and my OB says her head is "right there" at station -2.

I am paranoid that LO will flip, but really... what are the chances this late in the game if her head is pretty low?

Jessiree · January 2012

If baby is engaged I think the chances are almost zero, since the pelvis would keep baby in place even if she tried to move now.

mrs.larry · January 2012

not very likely. consider that women who *are* breech are already scheduling c-sections because it is so unlikely that the baby will go head down, right?

if baby's head is engaged and you're 38+ weeks, I think you're likely in the clear. movement now is more likely the baby going side to side trying to get the head to fit in just the right spot to get you dilated! walking helps!

SoonToBeMsP · January 2012

Awesome. That is what I was hoping, but wasn't sure if it could end up being false hope. Of course anything could happen... but it's nice to know it's not likely!

Yes, I am trying to walk a lot. My job helps with that, but I need to do more once I get home!

AnnieTater · January 2012

I don't have an answer for you, but I worry about this, too.

I know it's silly, but when I wear my low panel jeans (my cutest maternity jeans), it seems like the baby is uncomfortable. I worry that the baby will flip.

I do think I am silly, though; only about 3 percent of breech babies stay breech through the third trimester. I am sure the percent that turns breech is pretty low.

megaloo27 · January 2012

I would say low. Avoid doing any exercises that would encourage flipping.

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