To Flip or Not to Flip

Since baby is still breech we began a discussion with our Dr. at our last appointment as to our options.

We basically have two:

1. Try to flip the baby manually (called external cephalic version)

2. Schedule a c-section (or if I went into labor naturally it would be an automatic c-section, assuming baby hadn't flipped naturally).

An ECV works about 50% of the time and has the most success if:

- you have had a baby before (no)

- there is a normal amount of water around the baby (low side of normal)

- your baby has his knees bent (no)

- his or her bottom isn't engaged in your pelvis (no)

- the baby's head is not right up against the placenta (yes)

Basically, we are 1 out of 5.

My fluid levels were checked on Friday and they are remaining stable around 7 cm (normal range is 5-20 cm). My Dr. said an ECV is very uncomfortable and at times painful; however, is harmless to both the baby and mother.

An ECV would be scheduled a week from Tuesday on February 16th.

A c-section would be scheduled between March 2-5.

I found this video on You Tube of an ECV:

Right now we are praying and thinking about what to do. We have to make our decision by Tuesday in order to schedule the procedure if that's what we decide. We are still praying that the Lord will turn the baby and that we can avoid both and ECV and a c-section!