Q: Here in Mexico it is big business to be able to turn a breech baby anywhere between 3-6 months. I wonder about the risks involved and if anyone out there finds this a successful procedure?
-Evette, aspiring midwife
Three to six months is early to worry about breech. Babies turn, often as late as 34 weeks and some at birth. External version is not considered before this. Ina May Gaskin says the best time for external version is 7 1/2 to 8 months, or any time up to mom's due date. (Spiritual Midwifery, 3rd ed.) Gayle Peterson recommends that the mom resolve tensions that may be causing involuntary tightening of the lower uterine segment. Her explanation on using psychophysiological integration with an 80% success rate is found in her book, Birthing Normally.
Reprinted from Midwifery Today E-News (Vol 1 Issue 37, Sep 10, 1999)
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