How To Turn A Breech Baby?

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

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