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Ultrasound today at 17 weeks 6 days pregnant showed baby is in frank breech position. should i be worried?

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Plenty of time: There is a relatively large amount of space around baby (fluid filled) at 17 weeks that gradually lessens over time. Baby has plenty of time to turn into a head down position which is actually more natural given the shape of the womb. I wouldn't lose sleep over this.

Dr Poinsett agreed

Answered 6/7/2017

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