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

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