Does a breech baby cause more pelvic pain?
Giving birth to a breech baby vaginally is not usually any more painful than a head-down position, as you’ll have the same pain relief options available to you, although it does carry a higher risk of perinatal morbidity (2:1000 compared to 1:1000 with a cephalic baby).
Is it normal to be sore after ECV?
There will be mild to moderate pain while doing an external cephalic version (ECV). Throughout the procedure, the doctor will keep asking you whether you can bear the pain. However, if the pain becomes excruciating, the doctor will right away stop ECV.
What complications can occur with ECV?
Certain complications can be looked for during the ECV, including:
- Reduction of blood flow and/or oxygen to the fetus because the umbilical cord is twisted.
- Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM)
- Placental abruption.
- Damage to the umbilical cord.
How long after ECV did labor start?
Out of the 67 cases of successful ECV, five (7.46%) fetuses reverted back to either breech presentation or transverse. All of them presented in labour, between 9 and 24 days after ECV, and had emergency caesarean delivery.
Is turning a breech baby painful?
To turn your baby, your doctor will use firm pressure. Everyone reacts differently, so you might feel discomfort or pain. Many women go through an ECV without any painkillers. But your doctor may give you an epidural or other pain medication or even put you to sleep during the procedure.
How should I feel after an ECV?
You may feel some pain or discomfort during the procedure. You may also have nausea, and you may vomit. This procedure may cause labor to start, or cause premature rupture of the membranes (PROM). PROM means fluid leaks from your amniotic sac before labor begins.
What is Fundal push?
Fundal pressure simply means manually applying pressure or pushing downward at the top of the mother’s uterus. Fundal pressure during delivery is also referred to as gentle assisted pushing (GAP).
Do all breech babies have abnormalities?
They also were more likely to have an abnormality of amniotic fluid volume. Infants born breech were more likely to be small for gestational age. In those women delivering at term, diabetes was more prevalent in those with breech presentation.
Do you feel less movement with breech babies?
A breech baby is bottom-down instead of head-down in the womb. You might feel your baby kicking in your lower belly or the pressure of their head under your ribcage if they’re in breech position.
Is it normal to feel pain after ECV?
It is normal to experience some pain or discomfort during the procedure. You can ask that the ECV be stopped at any time. Your baby’s heart rate will be monitored for at least 30 minutes after the ECV regardless of whether or not your baby has turned.
When to use ECV for a breech baby?
Women with a breech presentation towards the end of their pregnancy may have the option of ECV. ECV is a procedure where experienced doctors attempt to turn your baby from the breech presentation to head-first by placing gentle pressure on your abdomen with their hands (see below).
Are there any risks to having an ECV?
Many women opt for an ECV to avoid other breech delivery options, such as a breech birth or a planned c-section. Like these procedures, an ECV does have some associated risks, which we will get into soon. I’ve noticed that moms either hate or love an ECV.
When is the best time to have an ECV?
The likelihood of a successful ECV is much greater before 37 weeks; however, performing it during this time period can have several negative results. Your baby may decide to flip again or, worst case scenario, there could be complications from the procedure and your baby would be delivered too early.