So Sprout has been breech for a while. I suspected I was feeling his head under my left ribcage and our 32-week scan confirmed that. That was 11 days ago and he has not changed positions. I am beginning to get creative in my attempts. I have my 36 week appointment to confirm his position on June 4th so I have some time to continue many tricks. I will not be having a version so if he stays breech in a few weeks, he will remain breech at birth. I feel that if he is supposed to spin in the next few weeks, he will. He knows where he is safe and comfortable and I will not be externally trying to twist him. That said, I am open to many other non-invasive tricks you have. Here is what I have tried:
not leaning and reclining anymore- remaining upright or slouched ahead
endless hours on birth ball, rolling and widening pelvis
frozen peas on top and warm washcloth on bottom
Moving flashlight from top to bottom of belly (yes, I did this)
doggy down pose constantly
crawling on hands and knees around house (the dogs love this one)
Breech tilt (inversion) on couch
acupuncture appointment scheduled
chiropractor appointment scheduled soon - Webster Technique
Friday, May 22, 2009
Breech
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I think spending a lot of time swimming is supposed to help give the baby more room to move, so that could help? Have you seen this site:
http://spinningbabies.com/
Hi meg. No advice for you here. Just wanted to say that I've always had a good feeling about your pregnancy and still do. Praying for the best and a natural turn.
Here's hoping one of your tricks works and/or he decides to turn in time.
Man! I can't believe how close you are!! :)
I spent weeks 20 to 30 trying to get TTG to turn. I did the head down bum up stuff for those ten weeks, and spent the meditation portion of my weekly yoga class asking him to turn. At 30 weeks it suddenly started to feel really really wrong to ask him to turn. So I stopped asking, decided not to pursue acu/moxibustion and ended up having a c/s. I feel fine about having had the c/s and know it was the right choice for us, but I do mourn the birth I didn't have.
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