Evidence on Methods to Turn a Breech Baby

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">Ideally, towards the end of your pregnancy, your baby is in a cephalic presentation, positioned head-down, facing your back, with their chin tucked to their chest and the back of their head ready to enter your pelvis. Although humans are designed to be born head first, some babies will be breech, meaning they are bottom first rather than head first. In recent decades there has been a growing trend of doctors recommending an elective cesarean for a breech baby at term. This is intended to avoid the risks of some complications possible with a vaginal breech birth. To turn your baby head down for a vaginal birth, t<span style= "color: black;">here are several techniques you or your doctor can utilize before you go into labor. This episode examines the evidence on the risks and efficacy of methods to turn a breech baby, including acupuncture, optimal fetal positioning, spinning babies, and an external cephalic version. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> Thank you to our sponsors</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif;">10% off <a href="http://www.epicwill.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Epic Will</a> with the code PREGNANCYPODCAST. <span class="normaltextrun">Epic Will is an inexpensive and easy way to ensure your family is protected. Get</span> the building blocks of an early estate plan, including a <span class= "normaltextrun">last will and testament,</span> healthcare power of attorney, an advance directive, and a financial power of attorney. I know we don't want to think about not being there for our kids. Secure your future in as little as five minutes and have peace of mind that your <span style= "color: #1c2221; background: white;">family's future is safe with legal