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Should you be worried if you are 33 weeks pregnant and the baby is still in breech position?
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Babies will usually begin turning head down between weeks 28 and 32, and continue to turn on their own even during labor
Ways to turn a baby without medical intervention.
- Tilt Positions.
These are probably the most frequently heard about. You can do it the easy way and use an ironing board lying on the couch. Place your feet up and your head down. The theory behind these is that your baby's head, the heaviest part of his or her body, will disengage from the pelvis and baby will turn head down. It's generally recommended to do this 20 minutes a day until baby turns. Some women report dizziness from being in this position. Always discuss this or any other exercise with your midwife or doctor.
- Light/Music.
The use of light or music directly at your pubic bone is to encourage the baby to come towards the light or sound. Many women report success with this and this has no side effects. For a nice touch to this you can have your partner talk towards your pubic bone, again to encourage baby to move towards the sound. Do this as often as you like until baby turns head down.
- Water.
Some claims state that diving into a pool or simply being in a pool will encourage baby to turn. Again, no real problems noted from being in a pool. Double check about the diving.
- Acupuncture.
This has been used along with moxibustion for success in turning breech babies. The biggest difficulty here may be finding someone who practices these techniques.
- Chiropractic Care.
Chiropractors skilled in certain techniques may be able to help turn the baby. Check with your local practitioner for more information about the Webster Technique.
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Should you be worried if you are 32 weeks pregnant and the baby is still in breech position?
Not at all. Most babies do not turn until they are closer to the big day. 2 of mine did not turn until the day before. I would not worry.
What are the factors that determine if a breech baby should be vaginally delivered?
The size of the mother's pelvis, the size of the baby, and the type of breech position the baby is in.
How many babies present in a breech position?
Approximately 4% of babies are in what is called the "breech" position when labor begins
When is cesarean section safer for a baby in breech position?
A c-section is safer than a vaginal delivery when the baby is 8 lb (3.6 kg) or larger, in a breech position with the feet crossed, or in a breech position with the head hyperextended.
How can a fetus be prevented from settling into the breech position?
There is no way to prevent a fetus from settling into the breech position at the end of pregnancy. A woman who has had one breech fetus is more likely than average to have another.
What is a complete breech position?
complete breech (in which the baby's legs are crossed under and in front of the body)
What fetal position is hard to deliver?
The breech position is difficult to deliver.
What happens if your baby doesn't flip before birth?
This is called "breech position." Breech position is when the baby's head is near the top of the uterus and the legs are near the cervix. Most breech babies are born by the way of c-section.
What is a footling breech position?
footling breech (in which one leg or both legs are positioned to enter the birth canal)
What research has been done on moxibustion?
In a 1998 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, 75% of the pregnant women in the study had breech fetuses that turned in the normal position.
What are the release dates for I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant - 2008 Breech Baby in the Bath Tub?
I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant - 2008 Breech Baby in the Bath Tub was released on: USA: 17 August 2011
What treatment exists for resolving a breech birth?
If a fetus is in the breech position in the last weeks of pregnancy, there are three possible courses of action: Cesarean section, attempted version, or vaginal breech delivery.
