36 weeks and transverse - timeline
I'm looking to hear from anyone who had a baby still in the transverse position and then had a c section.
Am I right in thinking they try to do them earlier than the usual 39 weeks? I know it's really rare to still be transverse this late, so I'm reaching out to see what other people's experiences and timelines were.
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My eldest was transverse at 37 weeks and delivered via C-section at 37+5 (after trying ecv to turn her). She was delivered early because she was measuring small but I think it depends which way they're facing when transverse. If there is a risk that your waters break and the cord could come out first that can be dangerous so they may want to monitor you (I had to stay in hospital for 5 days before section for that reason) or deliver early for that reason
Thank you for the reply! He's a big baby (85th centile at 32 weeks) and I really don't think he has room to turn, even if they tried an ECV as he has long legs.
I knew about the cord prolapse and had read that they might keep me in from 37 weeks for that reason but it's good to have it confirmed.
I have my next appointment on Wednesday and just think it'll all happen so quickly from there.
My baby spends a lot of time up right or sideways we’re 25 weeks and been told by doctor and a bit of research they can shift at the very last minute and not to be worried. However also been told baby is a bit on the small side so maybe different to when they are bigger
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I'm looking to hear from anyone who had a baby still in the transverse position and then had a c section.
Am I right in thinking they try to do them earlier than the usual 39 weeks? I know it's really rare to still be transverse this late, so I'm reaching out to see what other people's experiences and timelines were.
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