We had our consult with Dr. Hunter yesterday and he gave us two options to consider:
Do nothing and schedule a C Section at 39 weeks.
Schedule the Version at 38 weeks to move the baby into a head down position.
We are planning to do the procedure next Thursday the 25th.
The version is a hospital procedure where the doctor will attempt to externally move the baby from a breech to a head down position. There is very little risk to the baby, but it is very painful for mom and it could begin labor. It can be done with or without an epidural; however, it is more successful when done with an epidural. The procedure has about a 68% success rate and once the baby is turned there is only a 4% chance that she will become breech again.
We are now faced with the decision of what to do after attempting the version. Our best hope is that the procedure will be successful and that we can then deliver naturally around her October 8th due date. If it is unsuccessful, she will be delivered by C Section following the version procedure. We have our next appointment on Monday where we will further discuss the procedure.
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