I very vividly remember my 36 week prenatal visit. My swollen ankles were propped up on my midwife’s chair while my pudgy hands clutched my three—yes, three—page birth plan. I wanted an all-natural birth. No meds, lavender diffuser, yoga music, birthing ball, the works. My midwife assured me that the birthing center would help out…
When my midwife told me that my daughter was breech, I was given three options: plan a c-section, turn the baby with an ECV, or flip my baby naturally. A breech delivery was not even on the table. A vaginal breech delivery is somewhat of a taboo term, especially in the US. There are several…
A mother’s instincts are strong. For the last 9 months, you’ve become well-acquainted with your baby. You’ve felt his movements, you know his habits. Now, things feel off. Your gut is telling you that your baby isn’t where he should be. If you’re wondering how to tell if your baby is breech, you’re not alone….
When your baby is breech after 36 weeks, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the pressure of turning your baby and researching delivery methods, while balancing doctor appointments and your life outside of pregnancy. If you’re struggling to keep up with the chaos of your breech pregnancy, then Mama, you’ve come to the right place….
Written by a mom of two breech babies, this post answers the question: what is a breech baby and shares other facts you need to know. ~ If you’re reading this post, you’ve either been told by your provider that your baby is breech or you suspect your baby might be. Either way, you’re looking…
If your baby is breech after 36 weeks, you have three options: coax that stubborn baby to turn naturally, have a doctor perform an external cephalic version (ECV), or schedule a c-section. When I found out that my baby was breech, I struggled with this decision. To me, it seemed like there were just as many…