So our little girl has not been helping her mommy out. I was told two months ago in NY that she was breech. We went to the doctor today in ID and received another ultrasound. She has not moved at all. She is still breech. So, here are the options:
1. Wait until next week (38 weeks) and have our doctor try to move her into position, if she moves then we wait one to two more weeks to do a vaginal delivery if not we pursue with a c-section if there are any problems. My sister had this done with her 4th child and said it was very painful to have him move her baby into postion and never wanted to do it again. SCARY
2. Wait to see if she moves on her own by 39 to 40 weeks and if not try to move her into position again and if not do a c-section.
These are not great options and so we pray she will move on her own soon. I am now nervous that we might have a baby by next week. Nothing ever goes according to plan, but we can't wait to see her!
Just thought I'd offer up a suggestion... not sure if/how it works, but in our Hypnobirthing classes with Cecelia, the instructor told us that laying in child's pose/polar bear pose will help cox the baby into the correct position if it is breech. Might be worth a try, especially since its such a simple thing. Let me know if you do try, and if it works! :D And good luck with everything. I'm excited to see pictures and hear all about her arrival.
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ReplyDeleteJacob was breech as well. To turn him around I did somersaults in the pool and did the child's pose for a long time every night. He was head down at the next appointment. Doing somersaults was a little awkward, ok, really awkward, but I was willing to try anything (which is why I did it late at night in our apartment pool. I was not exactly in the mood to be a circus act at 9 months pregnant.) I ended up with a c-section anyway for other reasons (he was 10 lbs, a week late and I had NO signs that I was going to go into labor any time soon). If you do end up with a c-section, they're not fun, but it's still ok. The point is to have a happy, healthy baby and mommy. Good luck and I hope she cooperates for you!
ReplyDeleteHey guys! Sorry to hear about the situation you are in. But you do have another option. I am not sure how you feel about going to chiropractor, but most can do the Webster Turning Technique. In the 17 years my brother has been a chiropractor he has used this technique on dozens of women and there has only been two times that it didn’t work. He was on a flight one time and happened to be talking to a Dr. that had delivered lots of babies and they were talking about the technique. Both were in agreement that the Webster Turning Technique was 85% effective over the medical turning of the baby being only 20% effective. The Dr. said that the majority of the time they were prepared to do a c-section after trying to turn the baby. You can google Webster Turning Technique to get more info on it. If you already know a chiropractor in your area, GREAT! See if he knows the technique. If you don’t know of any in your area, let me know and I will get some names from my brother. He knows several in Idaho. Just let me know what town you are in.
ReplyDeleteAh, well I am keeping you guys in my prayers. I'll also pop it into the prayer box while I'm at the temple tomorrow. I'm crossing my fingers for you.
ReplyDeleteHi it's Jen - your long lost cousin - I don't know anything about turning a baby but my first one was breech up until and at my 36 week appointment and by the time I went in to deliver at 37 weeks - the very next week - she had magically turned on her own. Weird I know.
ReplyDeleteHopefully you have a short and easy labor - can't wait to see a picture of her! Good Luck!
Shanae, I linked to your blog from facebook. I'm just a stalker! send me an e-mail to txnances@yahoo.com and I will invite you to our blog. Good luck, I'm guessing she is not going anywhere until, they take her out. But good luck!
ReplyDeleteWe will pray for her to turn on her own but your friends had some good ideas for you. I would look into some of those things as well. We can't wait for the news! Keep your chin up and say lots of prayers! A priesthood blessing would be a good thing as well. Love you, Debra
ReplyDeleteOh no scary we will pray for you we want a great delivery for both of you!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! We are in the process of trying all of the suggestions. Thanks for your love and support!
ReplyDeleteBen and Shanae,
ReplyDeleteI have heard lots of people (including my OB) say that being on your hands and knees will turn a baby...maybe thats the same thing as the pose your other friends mentioned. A friend of mine sowre by scrubbing her kitchen floors on her hands and knees...it might put you into labor as well! Just remember, whatever way she comes you will love her. keep us updated!
I know Erin your sister in law very well. I was in Centennial ward!! I hope that you dont think Im some weirdo. But I have attached a really good link that lists numerous ways to help turn a breech around. Im in to natural remedies. I hope it helps!!
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http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/breech.html
By the way Debra told me the name you have picked out!! I love it!
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Hey Shanae! --- I know I'm weighing in late on this. I personally like all the natural suggestions that your friends have had. I too have heard of those. Gavin was also breech up until I was in labor. My OB turned him when I was @ 8cm! It was painful, but I don't remember the pain lasting much after it was done. (Like getting a shot - it's over when it's over!) And it was completely non-invasive, which was nice compared to the other things they have to do!
ReplyDeleteI know that it's scary & the anxiety alone can be unbearable at times when your prego w/ your 1st one, especially... but please remember that the best thing you can do for you & the baby is to relax as much as you can & trust that everything will be perfect... regardless of when, how or what happens. When you hold your new baby in your arms, none of this stress will matter to you anymore. :O) Love ya!
So my 4th baby was that way also!! My mother in law told me about certain pressure points you massaging areas that will help the baby flip...I am sure you could google them!! It would be too hard to explain. Not sure if it worked on me or the baby moved on her own but she was totally fine and delivered vaginally with no problem!! Good luck Shanae!! Sure love ya!
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