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Chiropractic Can Help Up to 92% of Breech Babies Turn

February 13, 2019 By Lauren McClain

An interview today with Dr. Bob Mason, a doctor of chiropractic who specializes in the Webster Technique. He and his wife have a practice in North Carolina where they have helped 92% of breech babies find their way head-down. How did you get started with Webster technique? I have always had a passion for helping children [...]

Vaginal Twin Birth with Breech Baby!

January 24, 2019 By Lauren McClain

Awhile ago, I interviewed Elina Patler from Astoria, NYC about her vaginal twin breech birth. Here are the girls, Mari and Mila, at birth. Thanks so much for sharing your story! Tell us a little about your pregnancy. I got pregnant in June 2014, and was totally surprised when I found out I was […]

When does baby go head down during pregnancy?

January 24, 2018 By Lauren McClain

About 95% of babies will turn head down before delivery. It’s important to be aware of your baby’s position after 32 weeks so you can help it turn head-down if needed. Babies spend most of their time in utero with their heads up by the mother’s heart. As the baby gets heavier and prepares to [...]

What is a footling breech baby?

January 17, 2018 By Lauren McClain

Babies in utero spend most of their gestation head-up. As they get heavier and prepare for delivery, they turn head-down. This usually happens around 32 weeks. When it doesn’t, and baby is still head-up at term, we call this baby breech. When the baby’s head is up by the mother’s heart, the baby may be [...]

6 Risks of Turning a Breech Baby

January 10, 2018 By Lauren McClain

If you find yourself at the end of pregnancy with a baby who is still head up, you may want to try to encourage baby to turn head down. There are three ways to help a breech baby go head-down: At Home There are multiple ways to try helping your breech baby turn virtually risk-free [...]