1) Confirm the date (if early, still can wait)
2) do US: to type the breech & find possible causes
3) Offer pt ECV @ 37 weeks POG
- Criteria
- No Contraindication
- EFW < 3.5 kg
- Adequate liquor
- Flexed Hd
- Prepare for ECV
- Consent
- Explain: Procedure, Risk, NBM 6 HR, put IV line
- Ix:
- FBC, GSH, Rh Status (give anti-D to Rh-ve Mother)
- CTG: 1 HR before & after (check Fetal HR)
- US: favorable
- ECG: before & after (detect arrhythmia)
- Cx of ECV:
- Mother: PROM, HPT, PA
- Fetus: Rh Isoimmunization, Fetal distress, Cord prolapse, Pre-Term labour
- Max: 3 attempt
- 2nd attemt can give Tocolytic agent (but do ECG 1st)
- If Fail:
- Counsell regarding LSCS or
- Breech Vaginal delivery
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