15K views · 151 reactions | External cephalic version (ECV) is a procedure used to try and turn your baby from a breech position to a head-down position, so you can have a normal vaginal birth. #Pregnancy #Baby #Childbirth | Pregnant Life | Facebook

If your baby is in a breech position (bottom down) by about 34 weeks your doctor may offer you an ECV. This is a procedure where the doctor encourages the baby to turn head down by manually rotating the baby. You do have an option to birth your breech baby vaginally but if your care provider is not confident or skilled at supporting a breech birth you would be safe to have a c section. An ECV is an option to try if you want to avoid a casesarean birth. If you are offered an ECV dont forget to as