34 weeks today and baby is still breech I’ve got until 36 weeks for her to turn before we start talking about a C section, I know she could turn anytime multiple times but I’m quite scared of a C section.
Wondering if anyone had some advice to prepare just incase I do need one or had a good experience? Just to put my mind at ease a bit xx
I had a breech baby turned. The procedure wasn’t remotely as bad as I’d heard. This time they turned themselves, can’t remember the week but late.
Ultimately I had an emergency c-section both times, which I can’t deny isn’t best case but I’d say I’ve never heard a bad story about the procedure during a
planned C-section.
You have time to wait and see if baby turns or can be turned. I’d be inclined to say don’t stress about it yet as the stress in itself can turn it into an even bigger worry. If it comes to it you need to look at the statistics relevant to you, your age, weight, pregnancy history. What’s right for one, won’t be for another.
I’m finally buying baby bits and I wondered if anyone had any recommendations or thoughts on the following. What did you buy and do you recommend? I’m also looking to combi feed and I’ve no idea where to even start with these:
- White noise machine
- Groegg
- Prep machine
- Breast pump
- Steriliser
Thanks so much
Combi feeder here.
White noise - up to you, I got one this time, Dreamegg and it’s good but baby doesn’t care for it. They can be magic machines for babies that make the sleep association but mine hasn’t, I haven’t got my act together to take it about for every nap.
Groegg - was given one last time, it broke and I replaced with a 2 pack from amazon thermometers, about £7, these were fine. This time I didn’t bother. You can generally feel if a room or baby is too hot or cold. Expensive gimmick to prey on new mum’s fears imo however, we do have those fears so again, up to you, but a cheap one does the job.
Prep machine - depends how much formula you plan to do. I rate the Rapid cool if only doing one or two a day and I’d have one of these for out and about anyway. You can get prep machines next day delivery so I’d hold off and use pre-made/rapid cool for the first while to see how you go. I also wouldn’t buy too many bottles in ass you don’t use/baby doesn’t like.
Breast pump - A manual one might be handy right at the start but you’re advised not to so you don’t create an over supply. I’d probably hold off altogether until you know if you’re going to stick with breast feeding at all and tbh if you’re combi, you can just use formula for bottles, there’s no need to pump really (again, can create over supply if you don’t do the same every day). If you do go electric you can to work out your flange size as it’s not a one for all affair and this is the most important element but again I have a no wires random Amazon one with just 2 settings and the flange it came with, it does the job.
Steraliser - Milton cold water all the way. Microwave bags are handy for travel, I have ‘Munchkin’ brand.
Work out what you’d like and add to an Amazon baby wish list now then they’re there if you need them, research done. Or buy just before due date so you’ve got them but don’t open them unless you need to and send back what you don’t use.
Don’t buy anything electric too far in advance as you’ll miss the return/eat up warranty time if it doesn’t work/suit you.
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I'm classed as older being 37 and like you husband wasn't on board. When I had my last pregnancy four years ago I was classed as high risk for downs due to my age.
My age was never mentioned at all when I was 37, this one I was 42 so advanced maternal age but no mention of increased risk of downs (I know there was but they never said). It must vary by trust as to what they say but it’s a bit off to worry people like that!
Although, my midwife said as long as they weren’t footling breech there’s no reason why I couldn’t have still gone for a vaginal birth which I didn’t realise was possible!
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I’m 36 weeks so feel your pain, it’s a long slog and I feel like I’ve totally lost my body, social life, energy to work, etc. it’s so hard. Sorry you aren’t getting enough support. Have you joined any local groups or antenatal classes? I’ve found the small group of women I’ve met through mine super helpful already!
