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I was told at a 17 wk ultrasound that my baby is in breech ...
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I was told at a 17 wk ultrasound that my baby is in breech position. How common is this and is it something i should worry about? Thanks

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November 20 12:01 PM (7 minutes and 57 seconds later)
         
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Not at all... Many times the ultrasound determines a breech much too early and the babe just naturally turns when it's time. By 38 weeks, 97% of babies turn head down by themselves. So being you are at 17 weeks.. plenty of time.. Nothing to even stress about at this time.. The farther along you become.. the doctor will be able to tell when your baby turns around. Depending on when he/she does, you may even be able to tell yourself at that point by the movement. But right now there is lots of room for them to move.

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November 20 12:03 PM (2 minutes and 19 seconds later)
         
Thanks....yes I almost forgot, the tech told me it's a boy. I'm hoping that will all be confirmed by my OB ultrasound on the 29th!!
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