ECV anyone?

Question

Has anyone had an ECV or planning on having one done? My baby is STILL transverse at 35 weeks. Baby has pretty much been transverse most of my pregnancy. I've been trying all of the different methods to get baby to turn, even acupuncture, but nothing is working. My baby is stubbornly determined to lie sideways under my ribs. I tried spinning babies, swimming, you name it. So my OBGYN has scheduled an ECV for me next Thursday. I'm really nervous about the risks and the pain. But I'm hoping it works. I'm more terrified of a c- section. I had a really rough recovery from my first c-section and I don't tolerate heavy pain medication very well. Not to mention how terrified I am of the spinal 😭🤧

Answer

I had an ECV with my first at 39 weeks because he was frank breech. It was pretty uncomfortable, but it was quick and successful. My current doctor also waits to perform ECVs until 39 weeks so that baby doesn’t have room to flip breech again. Did your doctor say why they were doing it so early?
Also, have you tried the Webster maneuver at a chiropractor’s office? My last was transverse until 40 weeks, and the Webster maneuver was what finally got him to flip.

Answer

I had one with my first. He was footling breech (had his bum in my hip and feet down). Honestly it wasn’t painful, but was definitely uncomfortable. I felt like a had a good bruise the next day but still was able to go to work (I’m a nurse). They are less likely to be successful for a first baby vs a 2nd or more because things get more stretched out and it gives more room for moving baby. Most dr’s won’t work for too long, either baby is moving and they’ll work on spinning him/her or baby isn’t going to move so they don’t keep going. They are also using ultrasound as they go to see baby’s position and some dr’s will do a NST after just to make sure baby is happy

Answer

Mine wasn’t successful...during c-section we found his cord wouldn’t allow him to turn but I don’t regret the attempt.  They gave me an iv muscle relaxer first and we had heart rate monitors on the whole time and for about an hour after and he never seemed bothered at all.  It did hurt a bit but not terrible honestly just walking during this second pregnancy is way worse lol

ECV anyone?

The Top Baby Tracker App: Embrace New Beginnings with Tender Care

The Top Fertility Tracker App: Your Path to Achieving Pregnancy

The Top Pregnancy App: Nurturing Your Journey to Motherhood

The Top Period Tracker for Empowering Your Menstrual Health Journey