Breech Birth
Until the mid-1990s, vaginal breech birth (VBB) was norm instead of c-section. In many countries like France, South Korean and Japan, breech vaginal birth is still offered with excellent outcomes. There is a global movement to bring back vaginal breech birth with new and improved protocols, training and techniques. We are part of that movement, offering an alternative to forced surgery for those who desire a vaginal breech birth.
Our Training:
Babies present breech 4% of the time with single babies and 50% of the time with twins. We believe all birth providers should be trained in vaginal breech. We take our training seriously.
We attend at least one breech birth a month. Our team participates in regular trainings, live calls, drills & peer review. We are passionate about learning and constantly improving our skills.
Our trainings include:
-Breech Without Borders- Breech Pro
-Spinning Babies Breech Basics- Gail Tully
-Reteach Breech Dr. Stuart Fischbein
Who is a good candidate for vaginal breech birth?
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Healthy and without major medical risk factors like high blood pressure or uncontrolled gestational diabetes
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Comfortable birthing outside of the hospital.
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Prepared for an unmedicated birth, confidence in birth as a natural process
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Able to pay out-of-network for the birth fee
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We can accept first time moms, non-frank babies, 35+ and older, even VBACs.
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Contact us to see if you are a good candidate.
When do I contact you? Only after a failed ECV?
Message us as soon as possible!!
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Even BEFORE you schedule a version (ECV- when an OB tries to turn baby),
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We offer specialized breech body work to help your baby turn easier and make your ECV go smoother.
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Consult with us and we can to help you feel grounded and at ease. We understand this can be extremely stressful. Let us help you process and make the decision that is right for you.
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We take a very limited number of breech babies, so it’s best to let us know you are interested so we can hold a spot for you.
Where can I learn more about vaginal breech birth?
We recommend Heads Up: A Breech Documentary as a good starting point. You can also access a free course with research and statistics sponsored by the University of Utah here. Message us directly and we can send you a complete resource guide with podcast episodes, online courses and more.
