Breech disappointment at 32 weeks

Baby was head down at last scan 28 weeks and is now breech. Feeling so disheartened. My firstborn was breech until I had an ecv at 36 weeks and I really don’t want to go through that again ☹️

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Second babies turn later as they have more room - I wouldn’t panic yet!

Don't give up hope. My first baby was consistently breech until 37 weeks (having scans at 28, 30, 32, 34, 36 and 37 weeks) but turned by herself and remained head down after that.

My baby is transverse 32 weeks got 4 weeks to get a wiggle on if not they're gonna book me in for a section :/ but my boy was breech til 38+5 and magically turned so I mean there's always hope lol

My baby is still transverse at 34 weeks, first baby was too! I understand the fear completely, however there is still time for baby to move! 🤞🏼x

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