EBB 173 - Evidence on External Cephalic Version for Breech Positioned Babies

In this week’s podcast, we wrap up our mini-series on breech babies by covering the latest research on external cephalic version (ECV) for breech positioned babies!

Topics covered in this podcast episode include updated information on:

How common it is to have a breech positioned baby

• How often people are offered and receive an ECV for a breech baby
• The effectiveness of ECV for lowering the risk of Cesarean
• Benefits and risks of the ECV procedure
• Pain management during an ECV
• Timing of an ECV and techniques that can increase effectiveness
• Effects of a prior Cesarean on the ECV success rate
• And more!

 To read the transcript and see all of the research references, just go to https://evidencebasedbirth.com/breechversion

Resources:

• EBB Signature Article on Breech Version https://evidencebasedbirth.com/breechversion
• EBB Podcast 171: Breech Vaginal Birth
• EBB Podcast 172: Interview with Breech without Borders
• Visit Breech without Borders at https://breechwithoutborders.com
• Read our Signature Article all about Family-centered Cesareans: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/cesareancare

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