I had a transverse bubby (see birth story) which was "discovered" by my ob and midwife at 39 weeks despite me telling them that she'd been that way for WEEKS!
Anyway, I was admitted to hospital that day, spent the easter weekend in hospital and had a semi elective c-section at 40w2d. I chose not to have an ECV as it really hurt even when the ob had a feel of my tummy. Bubby was VERY transverse though, head to the left, bum to the right and her back was facing out wards. I almost had to have a T cut c-section but thankfully on the day of the procedure she had ever so slightly moved down.
Anyway, your baby still has loads of room to move. But keep an eye on it yourself and DON'T be bullied into anything you don't want to do. The risk with transverse so late in pregnancy (ie the reason I was admitted at 39w) is that if your waters break the cord could come first because there is no head to plug off your cervix. I don't mean to freak you out - but make sure and get satisfactory answers from your Ob at each appointment.
Just wanted to see how you have gone with this? My bub is transverse too and even though doc said not to worry - I AM, of course!! I want to avoid C-section with everything possible and it has been playing on my mind a lot too. Its getting me really down to think i might have to go that way
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