OT: Head-up Baby and ECV

[Anita]

Hi Ladies

Just went to the midwife today and found that Le Bebe #4 is still head-up (never happened before). The doc is scheduling me for an ECV (or "version") next week to see if we can turn her head-down. I've also been given information on chiropractic care (...meh...), acupuncture (uhm...) and exercises to do to turn her naturally (hot and cold packs, music or light, inverted lying, etc.). There are two docs in town who will deliver breech, if it comes to that, but they are not at our hospital. C-Section is a last -- LAST! -- resort.

The success rate of an ECV at (what will be) 37 weeks is about 65% with a 6% risk of reversion. The odds of serious complications are very low. So we're optimistic. Wanted to ask for prayers and get any good thoughts on this from any mamas who've been through this. I went with a midwife this time and was feeling good about natural birth (after 3 inductions in another state that doesn't recognize midwifery or allow much natural birthing -- home births in my home state are illegal, for example). But we are planning on a midwife-assisted hospital delivery -- so it feels like the best of both worlds for natural outcome and safety. Now.... That's a little up in the air.

Thoughts and hugs?

[pickandgrin]

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Yes, praying for little baby to just flip around in the night!

My last two babies were home-born and both treated me to several weeks of lying in odd poses each night before bed to get them to flip, though nothing as weird as what you'll find on the internet! They both flipped! I'm about 99% sure my little sis also had an ECV. Are you planning to have medication or no?

Hugs, yes, loads of hugs to you.

[Mom2mthj]

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Hi Ladies

Just went to the midwife today and found that Le Bebe #4 is still head-up (never happened before). The doc is scheduling me for an ECV (or "version") next week to see if we can turn her head-down. I've also been given information on chiropractic care (...meh...), acupuncture (uhm...) and exercises to do to turn her naturally (hot and cold packs, music or light, inverted lying, etc.). There are two docs in town who will deliver breech, if it comes to that, but they are not at our hospital. C-Section is a last -- LAST! -- resort.

The success rate of an ECV at (what will be) 37 weeks is about 65% with a 6% risk of reversion. The odds of serious complications are very low. So we're optimistic. Wanted to ask for prayers and get any good thoughts on this from any mamas who've been through this. I went with a midwife this time and was feeling good about natural birth (after 3 inductions in another state that doesn't recognize midwifery or allow much natural birthing -- home births in my home state are illegal, for example). But we are planning on a midwife-assisted hospital delivery -- so it feels like the best of both worlds for natural outcome and safety. Now.... That's a little up in the air.

Thoughts and hugs?

Anita,

Big hugs and prayers for sure! I have never been through a having a baby head up before, but I did switch to a midwife for baby 4. I switched a couple months before my due date (I really do believe it was the Holy Spirit telling me it was the right move even though I hate change) to a midwife practice that delivered at an alternative birth center at a local hospital. My guy was "sunny side up" so it took longer than I expected, but she got all 10lbs 7oz of my chunky guy out without so much as a tear or any pain medication. I would certainly have had a c-section if I had stayed with my original doctor. As great as it was to finally get to deliver naturally, it is still just one day out of a lifetime with your child. stay positive and as rested as possible and we will keep storming heaven with lots of prayer.

Dorinda

[Anita]

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Yes, praying for little baby to just flip around in the night!

My last two babies were home-born and both treated me to several weeks of lying in odd poses each night before bed to get them to flip, though nothing as weird as what you'll find on the internet! They both flipped! I'm about 99% sure my little sis also had an ECV. Are you planning to have medication or no?

Hugs, yes, loads of hugs to you.

Just meds to keep me from contracting. No pain meds are planned. We're going to try the hot/cold packs tonight as well as a go at the (least weird) exercises. (HOWWWWW does a 37-week-pregnant woman actually get on and off an ironing board balanced between a couch and the floor? And who thought of that?!)

Thanks for the hugs

[Anita]

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Anita,

Big hugs and prayers for sure! I have never been through a having a baby head up before, but I did switch to a midwife for baby 4. I switched a couple months before my due date (I really do believe it was the Holy Spirit telling me it was the right move even though I hate change) to a midwife practice that delivered at an alternative birth center at a local hospital. My guy was "sunny side up" so it took longer than I expected, but she got all 10lbs 7oz of my chunky guy out without so much as a tear or any pain medication. I would certainly have had a c-section if I had stayed with my original doctor. As great as it was to finally get to deliver naturally, it is still just one day out of a lifetime with your child. stay positive and as rested as possible and we will keep storming heaven with lots of prayer.

Dorinda

Thank you, love.

I know if "the worst" happens, we are looking at a c-section. But lots of babies are born that way all the time. I'm honestly a bit terrified of a c-section... But we'll get through it if that's our best option.

This just feels like "my luck" -- finally, a shot at natural birth! ... And now... Maybe not a natural birth at all. So yes, heaven needs to hear! LOLOLOL!

Seriously, however she gets here safely is fine. I know what *I* would prefer, but God has His reasons.

We wait in faith!

[pickandgrin]

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Just meds to keep me from contracting. No pain meds are planned. We're going to try the hot/cold packs tonight as well as a go at the (least weird) exercises. (HOWWWWW does a 37-week-pregnant woman actually get on and off an ironing board balanced between a couch and the floor? And who thought of that?!)

Thanks for the hugs

Please don't hurt yourself on that ironing board! Haha! So, checked with my sis and she did have a successful ECV with the same you are planning--only meds to stave off contractions. I much regret to report to you that she said it was more painful than childbirth (oh, only because I love you enough do have the courage to give that warning!), but thankfully she says she would definitely do it again, if necessary. So there's that.

And I'm just re-noticing your quote in your signature! How timely.

[Anita]

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Please don't hurt yourself on that ironing board! Haha! So, checked with my sis and she did have a successful ECV with the same you are planning--only meds to stave off contractions. I much regret to report to you that she said it was more painful than childbirth (oh, only because I love you enough do have the courage to give that warning!), but thankfully she says she would definitely do it again, if necessary. So there's that.

And I'm just re-noticing your quote in your signature! How timely.

Gee, thanks.... 😏
(Kidding)

Nope, not "worried"... Resigned to the Supreme Will. (Can I wish the Will were easier to adjust to sometimes, though?)

[KF2000]

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Hey Anita! I will be praying for you! My sister had a successful "turning" also - so I will be hopeful for you!

But also - keep trusting. Sometimes they don't turn because they can't turn. Our first Godson would not turn for anything. He ended up being born c-section. But when he was born, the chord was so wrapped around his neck, he could not go anywhere. We are so grateful he was born safely - however he got here! So do your best, and keep trusting that it will go the way God has planned. You are in my prayers!

AMDG,
Sarah

[Michelle T]

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Anita,

You and the baby are in my prayers.

Blessings,
Michelle T

[Colomama]

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Prayers for you sweet forum sister and your wee little one . And all the other wee ones at home not to catch you on the ironing board tonight and announce it at church, cause that would be my luck. Lol

[WendyinVA]

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I had a successful ECV with my first. I don't remember it being painful during, and after I just felt kind of bruised. Nothing too scary. I've also had 3 c-sections; it's not my preferred method of giving birth, but sometimes you've gotta do what you've gotta do. I'll keep you and No. 4 in my prayers.

[Mamamoose]

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My oldest was transverse breech and born via c-section. My next two were breach but I did the exercises and they both turned the last week of my pregnancy for two vbac births, one midwife birth at the hospital and the other unassisted at home because the midwife was out getting her bag! Anyway, the exercises can work, and I just say a right now prayer!

[howiecram]

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Thinking about you today!

[DiannaKennedy]

Re: OT: Head-up Baby and ECV

Hi Ladies

Just went to the midwife today and found that Le Bebe #4 is still head-up (never happened before). The doc is scheduling me for an ECV (or "version") next week to see if we can turn her head-down. I've also been given information on chiropractic care (...meh...), acupuncture (uhm...) and exercises to do to turn her naturally (hot and cold packs, music or light, inverted lying, etc.). There are two docs in town who will deliver breech, if it comes to that, but they are not at our hospital. C-Section is a last -- LAST! -- resort.

The success rate of an ECV at (what will be) 37 weeks is about 65% with a 6% risk of reversion. The odds of serious complications are very low. So we're optimistic. Wanted to ask for prayers and get any good thoughts on this from any mamas who've been through this. I went with a midwife this time and was feeling good about natural birth (after 3 inductions in another state that doesn't recognize midwifery or allow much natural birthing -- home births in my home state are illegal, for example). But we are planning on a midwife-assisted hospital delivery -- so it feels like the best of both worlds for natural outcome and safety. Now.... That's a little up in the air.

Thoughts and hugs?

well ........ this crunchy granola girl did chiro care RELIGIOUSLY with Baby #6 and he was the smoothest labor I've had. Maeve was posterior (that girl has moved to the beat of her own drummer since Day 1), and I was determined not to repeat that performance. Hence, the chiro care with Daniel.

I had a breech extraction with Thomas (Twin #2) ..... and whoa. Painful, but that was my "I don't wan't a C section" alternative.

There used to be information about exercises on the Spinning Babies website. http://spinningbabies.com/

Honestly, I'd try it all .... chiro, acupuncture and the whole she-bang.

Does Wee Peanut have a name? We will storm St Gerard and encourage this little one to straighten up and fly head down.

[Anita]

Re: OT: Head-up Baby and ECV

well ........ this crunchy granola girl did chiro care RELIGIOUSLY with Baby #6 and he was the smoothest labor I've had. Maeve was posterior (that girl has moved to the beat of her own drummer since Day 1), and I was determined not to repeat that performance. Hence, the chiro care with Daniel.

I had a breech extraction with Thomas (Twin #2) ..... and whoa. Painful, but that was my "I don't wan't a C section" alternative.

There used to be information about exercises on the Spinning Babies website. http://spinningbabies.com/

Honestly, I'd try it all .... chiro, acupuncture and the whole she-bang.

Does Wee Peanut have a name? We will storm St Gerard and encourage this little one to straighten up and fly head down.

I have an appt for a "Webster" tomorrow at a local chiro... I'm honestly not a believer in chiro care, but whatever. If it works, it works. My hips and pelvis have been wacky with this baby since the first trimester. If I get relief -- hey! -- beats the immobility of not being able to walk some nights.

The acupuncture option, honestly, is laughable. (Sorry to offend anyone who is a devotee of acupuncture.) It's some herb (that smells like something illegal, according to my midwife) that is burned and then rubbed onto a needle, which is then cooled and placed on the outside of my fifth toe. :ridiculously amused face: And it's $100, off insurance. (Are you kidding?) No.

....

"Clementine", after St Clement. It means "merciful". Her first and middle names combined mean, "merciful gift of God."

(Imagining the sweet, collective, "Awwwwwww!" going up from the room. )