Not being a doctor or a midwife, I cannot give you advice on what do do. I can say, though, that hands and knees has been shown to be a safe, effective way of resolving shoulder dystocia, although you get no guarantees. On the other hand, cesarean surgery isn't risk free either. If you decide on vaginal birth, discuss your plan to use hands and knees with your care provider. Most doctors have never heard of it. Here is a study if your doctor wants to know more:
Bruner JP, Drummond SB, Meenan AL, et al. All-fours maneuver for reducing shoulder dystocia during labor. J Reprod Med 1998;43(5):439-43.
-- Henci
P.S. I hope you can get that baby turned. I would do it sooner rather than later. And you may also want to look for a chiropractor who knows the Webster Technique. (This is a pelvic adjustment that makes more room for the baby to turn.) Care providers who will do vaginal breech births are as scarce as hens' teeth, and the fact that your babies are so big is not optimal for vaginal breech. |