There are three positions that your baby can be in if it is Breech:
 

Footling – this is where the baby is set to go feet first
Complete – the baby is sitting on the heels
Frank – this is where the baby is bottom first with the feet up by the head
 

What is a breech baby?

If you are told that your baby is breech, it means that they are the same way up as us – i.e that they are due to come out feet or bottom first.
 

What can I do to turn my baby around?

Your doctor will tell you about the best option for you, but the most common is a technique called ECV (external cephalic version) which is essentially the doctor moving your baby round by hand. This is a standard procedure and has been around for hundreds of years.
 

There are also a variety of different techniques that you can practices at home which have proven effective. From headstands to acupuncture – take a look at these 17 ways of inducing a turn from your baby.

 

Will i be put under anaesthetic?

No. The hospital will give you a drug that relaxes the muscles in your uterus.

When can I have an ECV?

Anytime from 36 weeks up to the actual birth. Occasionally the ECV is carried out in the initial stages of labour.

Can I try it more than once?

Yes. Sometimes the first attempt is not successful, and so you may want to try again at another time.  Your doctor will make the decision as to whether it is worth a further attempt.

If my baby turns with the ECV, can it turn around to the Breech position again?

Yes. Occasionally a baby who has turned with ECV will revert back to a Breech Position again.