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A member asked:

At 36 wks- what are the chances of my breech baby flipping head down on her own? txs!

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Depends: On how much fluid there is around the baby and how big the baby is.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 9/7/2013

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Baby turning: If your baby has not dropped and become engaged. There is still a chance/.

Dr Van Dis and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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