version question

[quantumchick]

I am 37 weeks along with baby #2 and at our ultrasound today we found that she is still in transverse position. My OB mentioned the possibility of attempting a version next week. Has anyone had experience with versions? This has been a relatively normal pregnancy, my amniotic fluid level is good, and the baby is smallish (25th percentile). The only

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[hungry_worm]

I don't have any experience I could share regarding transverse position, but when my second son was a bit late with some late turn (I forgot which one), the midwife recommended a position to stand and sway in whenever I had time, that were supposed to encourage turning... honestly, I didn't overdo it but he eventually ended up positioned correctly. It might have happened without standing in certain positions, though, and I believe it was a bit earlier in the third trimester than you are now.

Someone else recommended this in a previous entry, maybe you find something useful there? Since babies *can* turn spontaneously when there's enough room, the rate of success is probably to be taken with a grain of salt. As far as I understand it, it doesn't hurt to try, though!

http://spinningbabies.com/baby-positions/all-positions/sideways

I've once seen a video documentary where mexican(?) midwifes did some moves with pregnant ladies and large pieces of fabric that looked pretty cool - but I guess the rate of success again depends a lot on the ability of the provider (and again sheer luck... if your baby is willing/able to turn). If you try out anything and succeed, I'd love to hear about it. I hope you can avoid a section, but in case of doubt baby's health has priority.

When it comes to acupuncture and moxibustion(sp?), I really don't understand how it's supposed to work, but again - what doesn't do harm can be tried. At worst you just lose the money spent on it. I think school medicine and alternative options should be combined where it's possible.

[ahavah]

Seconding spinningbabies! Also, the Mexican thing is robozo if you want to look into that further. Should work similarly with a large ring sling. :)

[quantumchick]

Thanks guys! I will check that site out.