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Chiropractic Can Help Up to 92% of Breech Babies Turn

February 13, 2019 By Lauren McClain

Chiropractic Can Help Up to 92% of Breech Babies TurnAn 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 [...]

Filed Under: Breech, Exercises for Birth, Turn a Breech

When does baby go head down during pregnancy?

January 24, 2018 By Lauren McClain

When does baby go head down during pregnancy?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 [...]

Filed Under: Breech, Healthy Pregnancy, Turn a Breech

6 Risks of Turning a Breech Baby

January 10, 2018 By Lauren McClain

6 Risks of Turning a Breech BabyIf 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 [...]

Filed Under: Birth Science, Birthing Rights and Choices, Breech, Turn a Breech

What Does A Breech Birth Cost?

November 2, 2016 By Lauren McClain

What Does A Breech Birth Cost?Jessica and Chris planned a home birth in New York City. Their midwife was going to cost $6,750 out of pocket. Then they determined that the baby was breech. The midwife had never attended a breech birth and was reluctant. The doctor in NYC who attends vaginal breech birth charges $15,000+ and doesn’t take insurance. [...]

Filed Under: #breechweek, Breech, Turn a Breech, Vaginal Breech Birth

6 Best Bets For Turning A Breech Baby

March 8, 2016 By Lauren McClain

6 Best Bets For Turning A Breech Baby

I recently put out an info-graphic detailing what I believe are the 6 most effective ways people turn breech babies. External Cephalic Version (ECV) is also a safe and reliable way to flip a breech baby head down, but here I am focusing on things that are less of an intervention. Let’s look at each […]

Filed Under: Turn a Breech

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