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Is it possible to have a normal delivery in the breech position at 34 weeks of pregnancy?

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Dr. Uzma Arqam

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Published At May 18, 2023
Reviewed AtSeptember 25, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My baby's weight is 7.27 pounds and is in its 34th week and its position is breech. My doctor suggested operating it as soon as early. What should I do?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Uzma Arqam

Hello,

Welcome to iciniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

I understand your concern. It would be better if you would send me detailed obstetric history, scans, and other details then it would be more beneficial and helpful. Is the calculated weight and estimation of the scan normal? If yes then the time is not nice to have a cesarean if not any other emergency there like placenta previa heavy bleeding, preeclampsia, abnormal fetal hearts etc. It would be better to wait if just a breech presentation and a suspected big baby are diagnosed. You should walk daily and healthy diet with less salt and sugar. It might be possible that the baby changes its position. Or if you have no previous cesarean, abdominal surgery, preeclampsia, placenta previa, or any other contraindications then she can have an external cephalic version for breech to change to vertex under ultrasound and senior supervision and wait till 37 weeks with proper monitoring to have no real delivery. Premature cesarean section can give complications not only now but in the next pregnancy and delivery.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Uzma Arqam
Dr. Uzma Arqam

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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