Breech 33 weeks toes presenting

Anyone else been told they have a breech baby? I’m 33 weeks and she is toes down. What did everyone else try to get their little one to turn and did they have any luck?

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Try spinning babies if you haven’t already.
I had a friend have luck with a hot bath (don’t stay in for over 10 minutes because you don’t want your core temp to rise over 102) and using a frozen bag of veggies on the top of her belly to get baby to turn and she thinks that’s what worked for her!!!!

I've been doing spinning babies as also breech and currently 35 weeks. Unfortunately no luck yet but will keep trying, there's still time 🤞!

Hey 😊 my little one was found to be breech at 40weeks + 2 days. There are different types of breech but you have options. If the right type of breech then they can try and turn baby or if you want to and go in labour naturally then you can deliver breech.

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/patient-information-leaflet/breech-presentation-what-are-your-choices

We attempted the turn. They said we had about a 50% chance as we were so far along and a predicted weight of over 8lb. My baby didn't turn but I had a C section which was amazing. They let me play my own music and husband was there. Whilst it wasn't my original plan it was a positive birth 😊

Thank you xx

Look into hypnotherapy as well. My hypnobirthing lady says she’s had some babies turn right there in front of her after a session. Sounds crazy and I have no idea how it works but she swears it does!

Spinning babies also recommends seeing a chiropractor specialised in pregnant women and the Webster technique. My pelvis had been twisting which wasn't giving baby much room to move! Moxibustion for weeks 34 and 35 too, use this video https://youtu.be/e-kh6nxGkCk?si=SymqtPPd2ZdKPA2Y

Fingers crossed he has moved xx

I’m 33 weeks tomorrow and mines still breech 🙄 I’m trying all the exercises etc and also moxibustion which was suggested by my consultant after my last growth scan, it’s a Chinese tradition I think where you hold these incense sticks near your little toes and it’s meant to help baby turn lol. I want a water birth so I’m literally trying everything I can every single day x

Spinning babies.
My baby was breech and turned at about 33 weeks.
Otherwise as times goes on you can try moxibustion in Uk with good success rates. Or ECV if your hospital say you ares suitable - 50% success at turning first babies or 70% success for subsequent.
If all of this fails it’s vaginal breech birth vs elective caesarean and your doctors can advise you/ point you in the direction of the evidence.

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I just wanted to share my experience with being induced as I wasn’t sure what to expect and thought it may help others.

I opted for the foley balloon which was inserted at 8am Saturday morning, I had to stay in hospital due to hypertension and protein urine however usually you can just go home once this has been done. The insertion of the balloon was not painful, was slightly uncomfortable as there was slight pressure. I actually found having the cervix checked prior to be worse (again not painful at this point just uncomfortable) The balloon had little effect and after having it removed I was still only 1cm. Removal also was pain free and hardly even noticeable.

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One more thing, I’ve never believed when people say “you forget the pain once they’re here” but I can honestly say this is true. It’s been 4 days and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.

Would you bring 9 week old to a family party of 35+ people?

These are also people who will want to pass the baby around and get a turn to hold him. He just got his 2 month shots two days ago