Question 1

i recently went to get an u/s at 38 weeks and they told me the baby is breech and that they see 2 placentas but only see one baby. what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Cesarean section?: Breech presentation at term is best managed with prelabor cesarean section unless your obstetrician thinks that an external cephalic version is likely to be successful, or your fetus decides to turn head down on its own. Paraplacenta is not very rare but carries risks for vasa previa (require cesarean section to avoid fetal exsanguination in labor) and postpartum hemorrhage from retained placenta.

Question 2

why would a fetus turn to footling breech?

Accepted Answer

Who knows: This can be a completely random event, or in some cases malformations of the uterus or fibroids distort the normal cavity and create abnormal lies.

Question 3

when can i eat solid foods after breech extraction?

Accepted Answer

Immediately.: As long a no surgery other than vaginal repair was done, there is no reason you can't resume a normal diet after you deliver.

Question 4

why don't doctors do vaginal breech deliveries any more?

Accepted Answer

3 times higher risk: ...Of death or injury to the baby with vaginal birth vs c-section:

http://www.Thelancet.Com/journals/lancet/article/piis0140-6736%2800%2902840-3/fulltext?_eventid=login.

Question 5

how does a breech presentation affect labor and delivery?

Accepted Answer

C-section: Unless you have twins, a breech baby will need to be delivered by c-section.  You can try to turn the baby to see if you can change the position to vertex which would enable you to have a vaginal delivery.  If however the baby remains breech then the safest way to have the baby is by c-section.

Question 6

is a c-section safer then trying to physically turn a breech baby?

Accepted Answer

Depends : It really depends on what you mean by dangerous. Both procedures have significant risks to both the mother and to the child. Breech vaginal delivery is incredibly dangerous, and thus either a version or c-section is far preferable. Honestly, the risks from the other two procedures depend very heavily on the person performing them, and should be discussed with your OB directly.

Question 7

is there anything i can do while pregnant to avoid a breech birth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can try standing up and touching your toes repeatedly over the course of several days to weeks.  You could consider external cephalic version where they try to turn the baby.

Question 8

can i refuse the doctor to physically turn my baby out of a breech position?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You don't have to go through with an external version (that's the name for turning the baby) unless you want.  You have to give consent for it, as there is some risk involved.  Though unusual, you can go into labor, the baby's heart rate can drop, your membranes can rupture, and more.  If you don't want to do it, your doc will want to do a c. Section, most likely, but that is your choice.

Question 9

what to do for normal delivery when baby breech presentation at the 9th month?

Accepted Answer

Do not deliver breec: Sometimes the OB can turn the infant before birth (externally) and sometimes infants turn themselves.  As a neonatologist-if a fetus presents breech at time of delivery and stays that way-best to deliver by c/s. Safest for little infant's head.

Question 10

baby was head down on 34 weeks. what are the chances of her turning to breech position?

Accepted Answer

It happens: As you get closer to the end of pregnancy the room for baby to turn decreases. I have seen them move into head down position at 38-39 wks. Some OBGYN's will attempt a manual turning when they are set up to do a C/S but this can be risky.

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I recently went to get an u/s at 38 weeks and they told me the baby is breech and that they see 2 placentas but only see one baby. what does it mean?

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Why would a fetus turn to footling breech?

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When can i eat solid foods after breech extraction?

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Why don't doctors do vaginal breech deliveries any more?

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How does a breech presentation affect labor and delivery?

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Is a c-section safer then trying to physically turn a breech baby?

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Is there anything i can do while pregnant to avoid a breech birth?

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Can i refuse the doctor to physically turn my baby out of a breech position?

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What to do for normal delivery when baby breech presentation at the 9th month?

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Baby was head down on 34 weeks. what are the chances of her turning to breech position?

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