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by ellamia  (September 2007) (rank 51st) |
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If your baby is in the breech position, it means that its bottom is lying in the pelvis instead of its head. This occurs in aprox 3-4 per cent of full-term pregnancies. In most cases a breach baby will tern itself before the birth, sometimes as late as week 40. If
your first baby is in the breech position, you may need to have a caesarean section delivery.
This sometimes happens because the baby is small comparing to the amount of amniotic fluid around them or there may not be enough amniotic fluid, as the baby can move a lot as there is somewhat room inside the uterus and they change position quite frequently.
These days there can be ways of turning the baby around. Most of the time the baby will turn around by itself, otherwise a doctor or midwife may manipulate your baby, using a technique called external cephalic version which is done by hand. This sort of technique has been practised for a long time and has been researched to make sure that it is safe. The results of this are very positive and most deliveries are normal.
If this is not sucessful and it still is a breach baby you will be adviced they may be doing a ceasarean section. Which this maybe the best option for you and baby. There is also ways you can try and manouver the baby yourself these are:
- Lying on your back with your hips just elevated a little bit and your hips and knees flexed. Just roll gently for around 10-15 minutes a couple times a day. If you experience any pain doing this please consult a doctor.
- There is also a Knee-Chest Position, which you use a pillow to rest your head so that you can maintain this position comfortably. Kneel on the floor with your bottom in the air and your head on the floor, resting your arms. Stay in this knee-chest position for about 10-15 minutes each day.
- Sleep with several pillows under your bottom and lower back to allow gravity to help to turn the baby for an extended period while you are sleeping.
- Any activity that involves getting down on hands and knees may encourage the baby to change its position from its bottom-down position.
I hope this information has helped someone.
Love Kelly
