Possible Breech Baby

When DS was breech my ribs didn't have a 'bone on bone' feeling as I did with DD...my ribs felt extraordinarily full. It was especially hard to breathe -not just normal, can't breathe 'cause I'm preggo, it was a very full, get it out kind of feeling.

The plus is, my DS loves, loves, loves to get his head rubbed since he was breech the entire time, it's all I did was to try and keep pushing his head away from my ribs, got used to it I guess! GL!

Don't try to move the baby before you have an ultrasound to confirm!!!!!! It's possible the baby is in the correct position, but just hasn't 'dropped' and if you try to get the baby to move you may move the baby into breech position unknowingly!!!!!

There are ways they can try to get the baby to 'turn'. I had a different problem, my daughter was 'sunny side up' but the nurses did a bunch of things to try and get her to roll over. My daughter also didn't drop, and there are things they can try to make the baby drop once you go into labor.

So, don't despair!!!!! But don't do ANYTHING (except relax and enjoy some of your last nights pre-baby!) until you have your ultrasound tomorrow.

good luck!

Check out the website www.spinningbabies.com . There are also other options like chiropractic, moxibustion, and accupuncture.

You can try to have something called an "external version" done where the baby is rotated to head down position from outside the body. This is done usually before your due date and the success rate depends on the provider- some are better than others.

Also, consider finding a provider who is skilled in vaginal breech delivery. There are many providers out there who can do this. A vaginal breech delivery when a baby is frank or complete breech is no more risky than a c-section when the provider is skilled in breech deliveries (most younger doctors don't know how). My third baby was breech until about 38 weeks and I was planning a vaginal delivery with a skilled MD until she flipped so I was able to deliver with my midwife.

Good luck!

Often, 2nd+ babies don't drop until you are in labor. Mine drop and just keep going. LOL Don't panic yet. If you find that your baby is breech, I would schedule an appointment with a chiropractor who is used to working with breech babies. Also, taking homeopathic pulsatilla is very helpful. Just take 4 of the little pills every couple of hours (they dissolve under your tongue quickly and taste like sugar). They won't hurt you or your baby. But, I'd wait to find out for sure if the baby is breech.

My kids were never breech, but I dilated and had prelabor for three weeks before the second was born. And then he had a bulging bag of waters--they broke it right before I started pushing. So no one could feel his head either. On the bright side, I was only in active labor for 2.5 hours!

Hang in there, don't panic. You have choices--make sure everyone explains everything to your satisfaction. Take your time. I think you've gotten great advice so far, but get all the info you need to feel good about your situation! Happy birthing!

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I was my mother's 3rd child and was breech prior to birth. My mom said all the dr did was kneed her stomach until I was turned right side (down, in this case). I was born 40 yrs ago so not much more was done, but i'm sure that they will be able to do whatever is necessary once they see the U/S.
Good luck!

My daughter was breech. I could tell from her little round head just under my ribs. It was pretty obvious for me. In fact, I was the one who suggested before an ultrasound that I thought she was breech and the OB quickly confirmed it. My OB wanted to do an inversion at 37 weeks, which is when they manually try to turn your baby by pressing on your stomach. They won't attempt an inversion earlier, in case the baby goes into distress and needs to be delivered, as they want the baby to be developed enough. They won't do an inversion later because the baby will be too big at that point to turn around.

Since you are 38 weeks, your OB won't try an inversion. But it is still likely that your baby will turn. If not, you may need to deliver via c-section. That is what I had to ultimately do, and everything turned out great regardless. Best of luck with your delivery. Remember that no matter how you bring your little one into the world, you will have your bundle of joy soon enough to hold and love!

You can motivate the baby to "walk around" the uterus. It takes two minutes. Look online for the exercises to encourage movement. You have to get down on the floor on all fours and push your back out. Look online so you can see how to properly turn the baby. SOme you can do in the pool. Babies need head down exposure before they are born or they do not get vital vestibular input (balance). This is extremely important for everything your child does in life including all movement and school activities. C-section babies have many more issues because they did not "crawl" down the birth canal firing up all their primitive reflexes. Try 100 times a day to turn the baby naturally....you can do it!

I had this (or similar) issue with my third that I just delivered she was head down but with a check you could not feel her head it was because of excess fluid; her head was just so darn high up....when they broke my water they took extra precaution as to not have a prolapsed cord, all ended up being fine and I delivered only 2 hours after breaking water.

ps I was induced at 38 weeks because of health issues so your baby might move down on his/her own just fine in a few weeks time.

two of mine were breech... my 2nd and 4th. With my 2nd the dr did and external version (where they press on your belly and move the baby to head down position) and it worked great! I think I was about 38 weeks and it took about a minut efor her to flip her. It was done in the hospital and they monitored the baby the whole time and did a couple ultrasounds.
With my 4th the dr said he would deliver her breech since I had already had 3 vaginal births but thankfully she turned on her own! Yipee
Good luck!

My advice is to relax.
It's hard, I know, but worrying won't change the position of your baby.
Leave your baby alone. You don't even have confirmation it's breech yet.
My son was head down for months and I know because I had so many complications that I had ultrasounds very frequently.
The little cherub did a complete flip once I was in active labor. He got himself all flip flopped around, but, I was able to deliver him vaginally none the less with a little manipulating by the doctor and my nurses. They were prepared for anything in case he didn't turn, but he did.
Your body is getting ready and your baby might squirm around a whole lot between now and delivery so just trust that it will all work out.
Try to relax as much as you can. You'll need the rest and energy when it's time for your baby to come.

Best wishes.

Okay, sounds like the babys feet are up under your rib cage...a good thing as far as positioning is concerned. Just seems like baby has not dropped. Lots of walking helps. I wouldn't try to move the baby though especially since hes probably in the correct position now. Once baby drops, his ribs feet will not be under your ribs anymore, and you will feel better. What makes you think he is head up?

Contact the International Chiropractic Pediatric Assn- get someone certified in Webster- Dr. Lary Webster was brilliant and discovered why babies are breech- and how to fit it.
Usually easy, often immediate.
You can send me a private message, and I can give some direction.
best, k