I'm 41+5 and baby is breech. Had ECV yesterday which was very scary and didn't work - baby's heart rate dropped and very nearly ended up with crash section. But fortunately all is fine now and baby is wriggling away in there!
My plan has always been for a vaginal breech birth and I have written a plan with the consultant midwife. If baby doesn't arrive by Friday I'll be going in for daily monitoring as I'll then be 42 weeks.
But I've just had a call from the consultant to say that they've decided they'll make an exception and induce me if I want it! Completely took me by surprise as it's never been an option. I've got to go and see the consultant tomorrow to talk it over. And I'm also going to ask her to check whether my cervix is favourable as I wouldn't want induction if it isn't (whether breech or not).
But right now I feel a bit lost. As inducing when breech just isn't done I don't know where to look for help and advice. Obviously it's my decision but I don't even have others' experiences to look at.
Sorry this is so long but don't want to dripfeed. TIA xx
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Any midwives/drs? Induction of breech
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wkmmum · 05/12/2012 14:48
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