A breech baby is characterized as the position in which the baby adjusts himself in the bottom-down position in the pelvis of the mother. This is just the opposite of the conventional head-down position, which facilitates vaginal or normal delivery. Though vaginal childbirth is still possible in the case of breech baby, it is deemed difficult and risky. Thus, once the position of the baby has been identified as breech, mothers should try to turn the baby into the usual position. This can be achieved with the help of various exercises, some of which have been given below.
Exercises to Turn Breech Baby
Breech Tilt Exercise
- Breech tilt exercise is one of the effective ways of turning the baby.
- For this, lay on a board with one end on the floor and the other on a couch.
- This is done to elevate the height of your pelvis portion. You can also use lots of pillows to prop up your lower body.
- Lie with your head down and with your pelvis up at a 45 degree angle for 10 to 15 minutes twice a day.
- While doing this exercise, breathe deeply and visualize the baby to turn the position.
Other Methods
- Some other effective techniques of turning a breech baby include visualization. Visualize your baby to turn position, with his head towards your pelvis several times a day.
- Another way of providing mobility to the baby is swimming. This will keep your pelvis muscles relaxed and loose.
- Massage your abdomen using a lotion. Put your left hand at the bottom of your abdomen and your right hand just above it. Slowly move your hands in clockwise direction towards the right side of your tummy. Make sure you complete a full circle with the help of your hands, making gestures of turning the baby.
- Get onto your knees and elbows and crawl around. This will help to pull the baby up out of the pelvis and will provide the momentum to turn.
- You can also use sound and light therapy for turning the position of your breech baby.
