What methods can help to turn a “breech” baby?

[Anonymous]

Apparently my baby is stuck in a breech position, and I’ve got 5 more weeks to move baby into correct position before medical intervention happens. I saw on google that swimming is good, especially doing front/back flips and handstands in the water. But when I tried that today, it hurt a lot - so I’m hesitant to try doing those again. Does anyone have any methods on helping a baby turn, that have either worked for you/your partner, or that you’ve heard good things about?

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Don’t know why this is in sexuality topic, I posted it under health & fitness.

[Still-alive]

I dunno of anyone on here really qualified to answer this one. But a google search brought up these ideas for you:

Some women will try at-home methods to flip their baby to a head-first position. They may help, but there is no scientific evidence that they work.

Bridge position: Lie on the floor with your legs bent and your feet flat on the ground. Raise your hips and pelvis into a bridge position. Hold this position for 10 or 15 minutes several times a day.

Child’s pose: Rest in the child’s pose for 10 to 15 minutes. It can help relax your pelvic muscles and uterus. You can also rock back and forth on your hands and knees or make circles with your pelvis to promote activity.

Music: Place headphones or a speaker at the bottom of your uterus to encourage your baby to turn.

Temperature: Try placing something cold at the top of your stomach where your baby’s head is. Then, place something warm at the bottom of your stomach.

A chiropractic technique, called the Webster technique, can also help your uterus relax. Some providers even recommend acupuncture. Both of these techniques need to be done by a professional that your healthcare provider has recommended.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21848-breech-baby

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

How can I turn my breech baby naturally?


Techniques you could try to turn your breech baby naturally: Adopting a knee-to-chest position. Kneel on a mat on the floor, with your bottom in the air, and your head and shoulders on the floor. The aim is to tip your baby back up and out of your pelvis, to give him more room to turn around.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/s-szODdpg8A

How to turn breech baby INSTANTLY 8 Exercises To Turn Breech Baby Naturally (Breech Tilt + More)

[IslaTheWitch]

sometimes, nature can't help. Don't do anything that makes you uncomfortable, especially if it hurts. What is most important is your health and that of your baby... C-section was invented to save lives. Sometimes, we have to accept the reality.

[zeitgeist057]

A baby flipping 180 degrees is not going to be a comfortable thing, so there is no way to do it without experiencing some discomfort. Even the baby kicking causes discomfort, or even just being pregnant is uncomfortable at times without any other factors due to the weight and swelling.

[LiamS95]

A qualified physician can manipulate the babies position without any invasive procedures.

[Asker]

Yes, but if I can help my baby move into position on my own, that is far better. Manipulating baby into place has its own risks, and doesn’t always work - sometimes the baby can move back into breech position.

[LiamS95]

Sorry, I don't know what else to say, I'm no expert on this subject. But best of luck to you and your baby. Stay in touch. I'm genuinely interested in how you make out and knowing more about fixing it yourself.

[LiamS95]

It says this is in Health and Fitness for me

[Asker]

A moderator recently changed the topic for me.

[Red_Arrow]

Our first baby was breech but the doctor did not discover it till my wife was in the delivery room for a natural birth. He quickly called and OR staff and moved her into an operating room. but the baby did not wait and came out breech. A Tight fit but it turned out okay.

[Friendlybro79]

What did your doctor say? Not sure we shot e giving you advice. Well I def know I shouldn't. Good luck and I wish you well

[Staximus]

Just get a c section, less risk to the baby and you.

[Asker]

Vaginal birth is much safer for both the woman and baby, compared to a C section, for most women. Plus, I’d rather push a baby out than lay awake on an operating table, feeling the pressure of and listening to the surgeons cut me open, move through my insides to get the baby out, and then sow me back up.

[Staximus]

If your baby stays in the breach position then c section is much safer for the baby and you. Don't be a fool and risk the baby's and your life just because you don't want a c section.

[Staximus]

This is not a question of what you want to do but what you need to do.

[Asker]

…That’s why I’m asking people for their methods on turning a breech baby. I’m not going to give up and just accept a C section when I’ve still got 5 weeks to turn my baby and have the option of a vaginal birth. But if I can’t turn my baby in time, then of course I will have the c section, I wouldn’t refuse it if it’s my only “safe” option.

[Staximus]

You can injure the baby by trying to turn. Let the baby turn on their own or get the c section

[Staximus]

When my friend's wife had a c section it took like 30 minutes. No 12 hour labor, no vaginal tearing or cutting, no excessive bleeding, to risk of lack of oxygen to the baby, etc