Re: 35 weeks with possible breech baby

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It may be already, it is hard to tell what parts are poking around.

At what point >will most doctors be concerned?

When you have your next heckup, mention what you are concerned about. Often a vaginal exam will confirm vertex.

Are ECVs pretty common and what are your >opinions on the success rate vs. the risks involved.

Many factors determine success. Generally safe average success depends on the ob.

I absolutely want >to avoid a C-section, as I can only take 1 to 2 weeks off of work and I
>have a 3 year old that I am pretty much sole caretaker of (I work at
>home and husband has two jobs), so C-section would really cause a lot of
>problems.
>Thanks, Jenny

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Tufts University School of Medicine

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