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BETTER MATERNITY WILL YOUR OBSTETRICIAN TRY TO TURN YOUR BABY IF IT IS BREECH? Your doctor or midwife will try an external cephalic version (ECV) which is trying to turn the baby into a head- down position by applying pressure on your abdomen. It is a safe procedure, although it can be uncomfortable. This procedure involves applying gentle but firm pressure on your abdomen to help your baby turn in the uterus to lie headfirst, relaxing the muscle of your uterus with medication. The ECV has been shown to improve the chances of turning your baby. The medication is given by injection and is safe for both you and your baby. Before the ECV you will have an ultrasound scan to confirm your baby is breech. After the ECV the ultrasound scan will be repeated to see whether your baby has turned. The ECV can be performed right up until the early stages of labour, and you do not need to make any preparations for your ECV. If your ECV is successful and your baby is turned into the headfirst position this will lower your chances of requiring a caesarean section and you are more likely to have a successful vaginal birth. + Sources: www.nhs.org; www.clevelandclinic.org; www. healthline.com; www.pregnancybirthbaby.org; www. whattoexpect.com; www.babycenter.com; www.mayoclinic.org
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