Ask your obstetrician or midwife to confirm the baby’s position and discuss options
Try external cephalic version (ECV) if your clinician says it is safe
Do ECV in a hospital or clinic setting with fetal monitoring
Empty your bladder before the procedure
Relax your abdominal muscles and breathe slowly during the procedure
Use positions that may encourage turning, such as pelvic tilts or hands-and-knees
Try the breech tilt position with your hips elevated
Spend time in forward-leaning positions if approved by your clinician
Consider moxibustion only with guidance from a qualified professional
Consider acupuncture only if your clinician approves
Stay active with gentle walking if your clinician says it is safe
Avoid slouching and use good posture
Sleep or rest in positions recommended by your clinician
Follow up with your clinician to recheck the baby’s position
Discuss delivery options if the baby remains breech
