turning breech baby by external manipulation

[sakoon]

Has anyone had this done? i have an ultrasound on monday then have to decide to go ahead with turning the baby by external manipulation on tuesday. Im getting a bit stressed about this because of the thought of something going wrong. Just want to hear some experiences. Really would like to avoid a c section as i was hoping for a natural birth. this is my first baby.

[OceanPrincess]

Sakoon I don't have any experiences for you sorry but wanted to wish you all the best

[Chocaholic]

Not personally but my mother had external manipulation to move my sister into a better position when she was about 36 weeks pregnant. My sister did move and was born naturally 3 weeks later.

Mum said it was uncomfortable and boring but not overly painful. She also said she kept needing to go to the toilet (geez, like thats new to a pregnant lady!!).

Good luck.

[paradise lost]

My XSIL had it done with her #1. They did it at 36 weeks. All went fine, her baby was born 5 weeks later, vaginally.

Bx

[Tobily]

I had a lady last year who had this done at 37w - first baby. It worked and she had a natural birth.

[Me+him+bub]

my DF' was in the breech position and the OB attempted to turn him didnt work but he was still born vaginally with no pain relief, so it can be done!