Breech birth
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Topic: Breech birth
Posted By: nicci
Subject: Breech birth
Date Posted: 01 March 2011 at 8:04pm
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Anyone experienced a breech vaginal birth. I have a breech baby on board and I'm learning about all my options at the moment. Thanks for your feedback .... ------------- http://lilypie.com">   http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: mummymonster
Date Posted: 01 March 2011 at 8:18pm
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No help, sorry. Just wanted to say good luck. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: EmDee
Date Posted: 01 March 2011 at 9:12pm
Thankfully I haven't as my breech bub turned at 35 weeks. Fingers crossed you bub turns too! ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
Posted By: Red
Date Posted: 02 March 2011 at 9:23am
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Good luck! Haven't heard of anyone doing this, I think the term breech freaks a few people out and so opt straight away for a c-section. What type of breech position is bubs in? Seeing this is not your first bubs they might be more supportive of you doing this. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: T_Rex
Date Posted: 02 March 2011 at 10:34am
My CBE had a breech vaginal delivery for her first baby. Apparently although there are increased risks from a breech vaginal delivery, they are no higher than the increased risks from a caesarean, but I don't know her source for that. At 33 weeks, you still have plenty of time to try and coax him/her to turn around at least  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newme
Date Posted: 02 March 2011 at 11:21am
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My cousin had an easy vaginal breech delivery. I would recommend you read Ina Mays guide to childbirth. She has some details of natural breech deliveries.
I think if you have had a previous successful vaginal delivery, it increases your chance of having a successful breech delivery. Also, if the baby isn't too large (I think less than 8lbs?) that also make it more likely to go well. The position you deliver in is very important - a supported squat position is recommended. So you would not really be able to have an epidural, or you wouldn't be able to get into a good position. Good luck - there are increased risks, but it is definitely do-able in the right circumstances. I think your biggest battle will be finding an LMC who is prepared to support your decision. |
Posted By: nicci
Date Posted: 02 March 2011 at 12:27pm
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Thanks everyone, my LMC is supportive of this approach and has successfully achieved a few in the past. I'm off for a scan on the 14th to check bubba's position and his size, cord placement etc to see whether this is even an option.
I will look up that Ina Mays guide to childbirth up and have a read. I had a completely natural VB with DS, so I'm not too interested in the epidural this time around. But I did find it most comfortable to be on the bed with the head end up last time. Standing was difficult. Bubba position is head up and spine on my right hand side. I don't know whether this makes a breech delievery more or less attractive. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: EmDee
Date Posted: 02 March 2011 at 1:42pm
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I think my mw said if bub was bum first (rather than kneeling or feet first) then I could have birthed him naturally. She was perfectly happy for me to birth him breech, and I was slowly getting my head around it too ------------- DS 8 DD 6 DS 4 DD 2 |
Posted By: mybeautiful3
Date Posted: 03 March 2011 at 1:11pm
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Nicci - just want to say how wonderful for you to have a supportive midwife for your *possible* breech birth. 34 weeks is still very early to assume this is how baby will present during birth....so you have time on your side to allow for baby to flip.
I'm sure you have also read up on the variety of positions you can assume to encourage baby to flip. Here is a wonder link to some amazing breech births: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbirthwithoutfearblog.com%2F2011%2F02%2F28%2Fbreech-does-not-equal-c-section%2F&h=46d89 All the best :) ------------- Just  my job as a Birth Doula!
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Posted By: M.i.s.s.y
Date Posted: 04 March 2011 at 4:02pm
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I had a '*suprise' viginal breech birth with my 1st, & to be completely honest, it was WAY easier & less painful than with my 2nd who was head 1st!
*Everyone (2 midwives,ob,& a trainee ob/gyno!) who had felt my belly told me that she was head down, & with her being my 1st i just believed them, altho if id listened 2 myself i think i knew sumthing didnt feel rite. Anyway we didnt find out until my midwife told me to stop pushing cos she cud see feet!!!! i was like WTF!!! how do i stop pushing?lol but all was gud & like i said, it was easier than my head1st birth with Jasmine. would fully birth a breech naturally again if needed. So all the best hun. It can be done!  -------------    
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Posted By: nicci
Date Posted: 10 March 2011 at 7:57am
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Further to my breech discussion, what if I decided to have the c-section. I am interested in having it done privately, I have medical insurance that would cover the cost. How do I go about finding a obs? ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: newme
Date Posted: 10 March 2011 at 11:03am
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Your midwife would be able to recommend an OB. Where abouts in the country are you?
If in Christchurch/Canterbury, I would totally recommend Richard Dover at the Oxford Clinic. He did my first c-section, and compared to my second it was brilliant - very little pain afterwards and no problems healing, and he was great!! And every single medical professional that saw my scar, leading up to c-section no 2, could not believe how well it was done. |
Posted By: nicci
Date Posted: 10 March 2011 at 11:27am
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Thanks hila1. I'm in Waitakere, West Auckland. Very close to the North Shore though. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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