Video: Externally turning a breech baby looks painful...and amazing
by Sara McGinnis posted in Pregnancy
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Nick and Vanessa Fisher are passionate about prenatal care and birth options, so when their doctor recommended an External Cephalic Version [ECV] to turn their breech baby they filmed and shared the procedure. In just a few short weeks nearly three million people have watched.
Now it's your turn.
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Dr. Cummings performs a successful External Cephalic Version [ECV] to turn our breech baby at 38 weeks. Prior to the procedure, we attempted a number of other methods to turn the baby naturally. Ultimately, our goal is to avoid a cesarean section by any means possible. SHARE this video... You have options!
Posted by Nick Vanessa Fisher on Tuesday, December 19, 2017
At first glance I couldn't believe Vanessa didn't appear to be in more pain while her baby was turned, but she shows subtle signs this wasn't easy, she tells us.
The 29-year-old, who is also mom to an 11-year-old son, tells BabyCenter this pregnancy has been easy and uncomplicated, and she's been under the care of midwives. The baby boy she and husband Nick are expecting had been breech since 28 weeks.
"Our midwife recommended a consult with Dr. Cummings ...
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