Breech birth . When your baby has breech presentation, always plan your birth. Make sure the health care provider is skilled and experienced in breech birth. Our website www.mymidwifesally.com | Midwife Sally

Breech Birth Basics

If your baby is in a breech position at 36 weeks, you may be offered an external cephalic version (ECV). This is when an obstetric doctor tries to turn the baby into a head-down position by applying pressure on your abdomen. It can be a bit uncomfortable but around 50% of breech babies can be turned using ECV, meaning a more optimal position for a vaginal birth. When an ecv has taken place, you will be monitored closely for a while afterwards to ensure all is well with the baby. As with many int