Ultrasound Question - Baby Is Transverse

wouldntitbenice · December 2012

So, baby has been laying transverse for my entire pregnancy (which explains why I started showing at 12 weeks, I guess.) I've had several ultrasounds in the last 6 weeks, but no one has been able to see "the goods". I have my anatomy scan next Wednesday, if baby is still transverse will the tech be able to see the baby's sex? Or is that going to be an issue?

Also, any pro tips on encouraging baby to move in the right direction?

SkyBee · December 2012

As for being able to tell sex, I don't know, but you are still early and babies move like crazy. I wouldn't worry about the position yet, you have plenty of time for baby to turn head-down.

sarahjulypsu · December 2012

DD was transverse most of my first pregnancy. It was to the point that I almost wound up with a c-section. However this early I wouldn't worry to much. My midwife taught me exercises to encourage her to move. I honestly can't remember them. You could talk to you dr or try googleing it.

meltoine · December 2012

Try spinningbabies.com

jaymiegerard · December 2012

meltoine:
Try spinningbabies.com

This, though I wouldn't worry this early. Most of the time babies seem to dance around during ultrasounds!

Aisham28 · December 2012

My LO was tranverse for a long time but eventually turned a few weeks before she was delivered. My doc said only 3% of babies ever end up breech/transverse so more then likely they will turn at some point. You can try shining a light down low on your stomach, lay down with your feet up in the air, put a cold pack at the top of your tummy and a heating pad at the bottom to try to encourage him or her to move. Your doctor can even try doing it but there is some risk involved with it. Give it time, they will probably turn down on their own.