breech presentation, anyone has experience with this?

You were in the same boat here... Here, they also did an external version 2 weeks ago (just like during my 2nd pregnancy), and this time it worked... But I personally didn't choose a breech birth...

I also had an (emergency) C-section for my first one... It really turned out to be much easier than I thought... And my recovery was very smooth, I have to say.

It's a difficult choice... There are always some risks involved everywhere... It's really about doing your own research and listening to your gut feeling?!

Ask the doctor, but honestly, listen to your gyn's advice... That's what they're there for;-) Just have them explain all the risks and what they think in your situation... etc.

Wishing you lots of success with your choice!!

Hi hi,

Yeah, it's really tough... I know that everything carries a risk, whether it's a breech birth or a C-section...

I find it absolutely terrifying when a breech baby gets stuck or if things don't progress quickly in some way. If that were to happen, I'd be really scared of the consequences for the baby...

And maybe it's also because for me, having had a C-section for the first one already weighs a bit, and I know what that's like :-)

If the turning hadn't worked for me, I'd definitely have had a discussion about how and what, and I'd have been able to choose for myself whether to have a breech birth or not... But I already mentioned in the pre-pregnancy talk that I didn't want that; my feeling about it was just that strong...

But well, there are plenty of people who do have breech births and everything goes super smoothly, really....

I'm now 38 weeks + 3 days... (3rd vaginal delivery)

I've read up a lot on the leaflets and followed my own feelings when making the choice, and mine was pretty strong, which probably helps... I really didn't hesitate... You shouldn't read horror stories online, by the way... there's often not much positive about them;-)

First of all, congratulations! Enjoy it together. Of course, I'd love to experience that too, but it will be tough. Are you required to turn the baby? It's not so healthy for the baby, right? I'm so scared of...

It's exciting, I'm looking forward to it too, but I really want to have a natural birth, hehe. Maybe it'll work out on its own, we'll see. I'm just a bit scared of a C-section, but the baby's health comes first anyway.

A breech position is never nice to hear. I also had a transverse lie in my first pregnancy. This one didn't want to turn during the external cephalic version either. My experience is: listen to the OB/GYN, they know their stuff. I was allowed to give birth naturally and I wanted to try that. At 38+3 my waters broke, after 6 hours of contractions and then 2 pushing stages it was stopped. The baby should have come out with the second push. Then a C-section and I was allowed home after 2.5 days. I still look back on it positively. Everyone is different. Advice: do what you want, but listen to the OB/GYN who has the most expertise. Let them see what's best for you and your baby at that moment.....

I'm lucky now that I'm 37 weeks pregnant and the baby is in a good position, so very likely a normal birth, except now I have to give birth in the hospital.... sigh.....

Good luck....

oh yeah, it's moving at least, that's only good

Hi!
I really wanted to share my experience because I’ve benefited so much from others’ experiences. I’m 35 weeks and 6 days pregnant, and my baby was in a breech position, but had started to engage since week 31 (I had contractions then and had to rest). I was really nervous because I really didn’t want a C-section.
They offered me the external cephalic version option, and despite being scared, I tried it yesterday and it worked!
I can’t say it was comfortable or painless, but I’m so happy I did it.
They check you and the baby so thoroughly, and today they checked again and yes, he’s now head-down in the pelvis.
I’d definitely do it again if I had to!