Giving birth to a transverse babyĭepending on how many weeks pregnant you are when your baby is in a transverse position, you may be admitted to hospital. Although many babies lie sideways early on in pregnancy, most turn themselves into the head-down position by the final trimester. If your baby is lying sideways across the womb, they are in the transverse position. you have a low-lying placenta (placenta praevia).your baby is in a certain position – for example, their neck is very tilted back, which can make delivery of the head more difficult.your baby is larger or smaller than average – your healthcare team will discuss this with you.your baby's feet are below its bottom – known as a "footling breech".The RCOG advises against a vaginal breech delivery if: The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) website has more information on what to expect if your baby is still breech at the end of pregnancy. If the baby is close to being born, it may be safer for you to have a vaginal breech birth. If you plan a caesarean and then go into labour before the operation, your obstetrician will assess whether it's safe to proceed with the caesarean delivery. If an ECV does not work, you'll need to discuss your options for a vaginal birth or caesarean section with your midwife and obstetrician. It's a safe procedure, although it can be a bit uncomfortable. Around 50% of breech babies can be turned using ECV, allowing a vaginal birth. This is when a healthcare professional, such as an obstetrician, tries to turn the baby into a head-down position by applying pressure on your abdomen. If your baby is in a breech position at 36 weeks, you'll usually be offered an external cephalic version (ECV). If your baby is lying bottom or feet first, they are in the breech position. If they're still breech at around 36 weeks' gestation, the obstetrician and midwife will discuss your options for a safe delivery.
bottom first or feet first (breech position).However, that does not always happen, and a baby may be: Babies often twist and turn during pregnancy, but most will have moved into the head-down (also known as head-first) position by the time labour begins.
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