21/01/2026
Have you heard of an ECV to help turn a Breech baby? My beautiful client experienced this today and it was successful so I thought I would share a bit more about it.
shows how it’s done. Have you experienced an ECV and was it successful?👇
“When the going gets tough, the tough get going!
This beautiful mum’s successful breech version is proof that anything is possible with the right attitude and support.”
↩️ What does External Cephalic Version (ECV) involve?
“ECV involves applying gentle but firm pressure on your abdomen to help your baby turn in the uterus to lie head-first.
Relaxing the muscle of your uterus with medication has been shown to improve the chances of turning your baby. This medication is given by injection before the ECV and is safe for both you and your baby. It may make you feel flushed and you may become aware of your heart beating faster than usual but this will only be for a short time.
Before the ECV you will have an ultrasound scan to confirm your baby is breech, and your pulse and blood pressure will be checked. After the ECV, the ultrasound scan will be repeated to see whether your baby has turned. Your baby’s heart rate will also be monitored before and after the procedure. You will be advised to contact the hospital if you have any bleeding, abdominal pain, contractions or reduced fetal movements after ECV.
ECV is usually performed after 36 or 37 weeks of pregnancy. However, it can be performed right up until the early stages of labour. You do not need to make any preparations for your ECV.
ECV can be uncomfortable and occasionally painful but your healthcare professional will stop if you are experiencing pain and the procedure will only last for a few minutes. If your healthcare professional is unsuccessful at their first attempt in turning your baby then, with your consent, they may try again on another day.
If your blood type is rhesus D negative, you will be advised to have an anti-D injection after the ECV and to have a blood test.” - Breech baby at the end of pregnancy patient information leaflet