Re: 35-37wk; 8lbs, big head & breech position

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My first was breech (foot first) and they tried a version. Didn't work. Is this your first baby? If so, I think the failure rate is around 60-70%. I didn't really find the procedure painful, just a bit uncomfortable and the medicine they gave me ahead of time gave me the shakes. So in the end, I had a c-section. Safest way to go, not the end of the world.

Good luck! Hope this helped!

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Audrey

At Wed, 24 Jan 2001, Deb wrote:
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>Hi, We are somewhere between the 35th and 37th week (debate between our
>dates and ultrasound findings)and have just had our 4th US to check on
>the baby's size.  He is estimated at 8lbs with a head that is at 44weeks
>in size.  He is also still in Frank Breech position.
>My husband has a very large head and my daughter, although only 8lbs
>when born, also had a large head at birth (about 43week growth)
>>From our reading and discussion with our doctor, we agree that trying to
>turn the baby is important and that given the size of his head
>attempting a breech vaginal delivery should not be considered.  I would
>like to hear more about the "version" procedure and other Mom's
>experience's with attempts to turn breech babies.  (Yes, I know it is
>quite painful.) I can't seem to find a good description of what is done.
>My other questions assume that we are able to turn him.  What are your
>thoughts about the size of his head, are there things I should be
>checking into? Could the size of his head indicate possible birth
>defects? We have a great doctor and I will be discussing with him but I
>like to do my own research as well.
>What about his size? I have anywhere between 3 to 5 weeks to go.  What
>are your thoughts about inducing labour when the baby gets to a certain
>size? I feel reasonably comfortable with a 9lb or even 10lb baby but my
>husband has an uncle who was 12lbs AND had a big head.  Yes, this scares
>me!

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