Breech
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Cephalic Aversion
Asked by M.S. from Austin
on January 17, 2009
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I am 38 wks pregnant and my baby is in a breech postion. He has not turned head down yet. My doctor is talking that next week if he is not head down, that maybe she ca...
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- My sister did and she said that it hurt tremendously. However, when faced with a bit if pain to try and turn a baby vs. a c-section, the decision is yours. Good luck!
- You have had lots of good exercises offered here. Another I may have missed is acupuncture to turn the baby. There are clinics that specialize in prenatal acupunctu...
- My daughter had this process with her daughter, and it went well. Her water broke during the process, so they went ahead with a vaginal delivery. It all went well, a...
Vaginal vs Cesarean Birth and Making Your Baby Turn
Asked by V.S. from Lima
on July 12, 2011
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I have had 2 kids by vaginal birth so far. I am pregnant with my 3rd and have developed pre-eclampsia and am on bed rest due to the condition. I love having vaginal ...
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- This doesn't really answer your question but I would pass on some info. I had a similiar situation - with added low platelet counts. My baby was sideways and I had t...
- The OBs who used to do breech vaginal births are mostly dead or no longer practicing. Many states allow Midwives to deliver breech babies - but with your pre-eclampsi...
- Some things that work -- cat/cow stretches, moxybustion, a chiropractic technique called the Webster Technique is very very good for turning breeches -- it was designe...
Seeking Feedback from Moms Who Have Attempted VBAC
Asked by H.L. from Austin
on May 30, 2009
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I am 23 weeks pregnant and debating whether or not to attempt a VBAC for my second child's birth; I had a c-section last time because the baby was breech, and my docto...
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- Hi H., I have not personally done a VBAC, but my siter-in-law did and it was the bet experience of her life. She did tons of research and I am sure she wouldn't mi...
- Cudos to your doctor for even being open to VBAC!!! So many doctors and Hospitals are so closed minded. The research is out there, c-sections are still major surgery...
- This should be your personal choice. If you want a VBAC or another c-section, you should go with the one you feel most comfortable with. I have had 5 c-sections and ...
Vaginal, C-section, or Double-Whammy
Asked by K.S. from New York
on September 2, 2008
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I'm 35 weeks pregnant with twins, twin A positioned head-down, twin B breech. My doctor mentioned early on that as long as twin A is head-down, I can attempt a vagina...
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- Congrats on your twins! I had twin boys in 2004 just before reaching 36 weeks. A was head down and B was transverse. I too had no desire to have a C section. I wou...
- I had twins, both head down, and had to fight tooth and nail to not have a c. I commend your doctor for not pushing you in in the direction of a c. If your dr is wil...
- I delivered my twins vaginally. Baby A was head down, but Baby B kept flipping around, so one day he'd be head down, and the next, he'd be breach. The day of deliver...
Seeking Advice on Second Delivery. to VBAC or Not to VBAC
Asked by S.T. from Jacksonville
on August 16, 2006
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My first delivery was a c-section due to the fact that my daughter was in a breech position due to a retro flex uterus. I am 8 months pregnant and doc has said this ti...
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- Hi S...I was in your shoes not too long ago. I thankfully had a very good vaginal delivery for my second baby and loved it so very much! The recovery is so much easie...
- My thoughts are with you as you make this tough decision. I had an emergency c-section with my first child and it was done vertically so I did not have a choice. I c...
- I will be in your shoes the next time I deliver. I was forced to have a caesarean because my son was breech and I fretted over it forever because I really wanted to d...
Birthing Classes in Portland Area
Asked by S.V. from Portland
on January 15, 2010
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I am expecting twins in the first week of April. I would like to know if you have any recommendations on child birth classes and where i could take them based on your ...
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- Go to Zenana Spa and Wellness, on Clinton and 23. It is a spa for mom's and mom to be's. It also has a great resource board upstairs with advertisments for all kinds...
- Andaluz Waterbirth Center offers childbirth that is more natural but will go over hospital protocols. They are $65 (I think) for an 8 week course. Here is their phone...
- Hi S.! Congratulations on your twins! I wanted to second Hypnobirthing. It's an amazing class, and I swear by it. It will be good whether you have a vaginal birt...
Another C-sec
Asked by G.P. from Chicago
on September 10, 2009
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I had my first son naturally, had to push for 4 hours, but everything was fine with him. My last delivery my son was breech so I ended up having a C-sec. I am pregna...
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- You should just talk to your OB. I had two inductions, the first because I was overdue, the second was scheduled by me and approved by the OB. I don't think your OB wi...
- While I respect your choice in wanting a c-section, but I have to question why? I am expecting number two and do not want to go though another c-section and will be fo...
- A previous c-section, in the eyes of many many doctors, is actually a medical reason to do a repeat c-section. Good luck to you and remember, no matter how your baby ...
Inversion
Asked by R.P. from Los Angeles
on September 26, 2010
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So I found out two weeks ago that my 2nd baby is still in breech position. The doctors want to do a 'version' or 'inversion' where they manually turn the baby. They ...
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- I've never had a version so I can't help you there but I did want to make a few suggestions. You can visit www.spinningbabies.com for a TON of info on how to ensure pr...
- I Would talk to a midwife if there is one associated with your ob/gyn's practise, or call the hospital where you are to deliver and ask if there is a midwife who would...
- I did not turn until two weeks before my birth. My mom did ancient Indian exercises that helped. You can lie down on your back and put your feet onto something like ...
Really?? Baby #4 a C-section?? Uuuggghhhh
Asked by A.F. from Norfolk
on October 4, 2011
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As some may know I am 35 wks w/ our last boy (#4). Well I had an ultrasound done yesterday and he is in the breech postion. So the doc said it was a very slim chance...
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- My first two girls were natural birth but my third pregnancy, the boy, was c section. It was so hard for me because I wasn't ready for it being that it wasn't an optio...
- My friend and I both had breech babies. Between us we tried just about everything we could except the manual version. My friend's little one flipped around several t...
- My daughter was breech at my 35 week appointment....by week 36, she had turned. I think there is still a chance your little guy could get himself turned around! Un...
Choosing Between Highland Park Hospital and Lutheran General
Asked by J. from Chicago
on August 31, 2006
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I recently moved to the Chicago area and am trying to decide between finding an OB/GYN at either Highland Park Hospital or Lutheran General Hospital. I have been told ...
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- My advice would be to go with the OB you are most comfortable with. Both are great hospitals. You may get more attention at Lutheran General as I believe it is a tea...
- HI J., I moved to Lutheren General beg of last year as i was not verey happy with my old gyneac. And yes it does matter where u go. I like Lutheran a lot, I had tro...
- I second what Freya said about Dr. Maureen Carson at Lutheran. I've been seeing her for over 10 years, as has my sister. I absolutely love her and she delievered my f...
