im 24wks preg, and my baby's breech. Hopefully he'll turn, but if he dosent, how do they do it?! It sounds painfull and scary.

Hello Sarah, don't worry just yet about your baby being breech at 24 weeks, I am on my third baby and my other two were breech one moment then head down the next, then breech again!!! but they always sorted themselves in to the correct position when it was time. They still do a lot of turning at that stage of pregnancy as they still have room. it is only if they are breech nearer the time to give birth it is a worry, you should be fine. Karyn

Thank you karyn, the only person I had to ask was mum. And although shes fantastic, no.one can expect to remember all details of a pragnancy 25 years ago! Thanks again. x

hi just been for my 29 week check up and my baby is now breech was head down but now its breech which is worrying me as had 2 babies and not one of them was breech .im at midwife again at 34 weeks and if baby is still breech when will they decide what to do ,how long will they leave me go ? will they try move baby or will they let her stay breech until labour starts ?

Hi. .
Babies being breech before 34 weeks is not a problem, they have plenty of time to turn up until around 38 weeks (when lack of space means it is less likely). Methods you can use to encourage baby to turn yourself are: Leaning forward in your seat, do not lean back; Kneel on all fours (hands and knees) for 10 minutes or more, twice a day; Shine a torch against your bump, low down, just above your pubic bone. The baby opens its eyes at around 27 weeks and can see the light and in some cases it encourages baby's head to move towards it ............................................... Hope to Help. Luv Sam.