• Alternatives to ECV

    Postural Management for Breech Presentation Postures included pelvic elevation in a knee-chest position, and supine head down position with pelvis elevated with a wedge-shaped cushion​ ​Conclusion: No evidence that postural management is effective in facilitating spontaneous version.​ Moxibustion for Breech Presentation Moxibustion (burning an herb close to the skin) at the BL67 acupuncture…

  • Standard Protocol for Performing an ECV

    Pre-Procedure Hospital setting with immediate access to perform an emergency cesarean delivery ​ Ultrasound prior to the procedure to confirm:​ Non-vertex presentation​ Normal amniotic fluid ​ Exclusion of fetal anomalies​ Placental location​ External fetal monitoring to assess fetal heart rate and contractions​ Non-stress test or biophysical profile prior to the procedure​ Informed…

  • ECV – Background, Indications, Risks

    Evidence Based External Cephalic Version || Module by Dr. Angel Shan Learning Objectives Review a standard protocol for performing an ECV​ Examine the patient factors that help to predict a successful ECV​ Discuss the procedural variables that improve the rate of success​ Background Information 3-4% of term pregnancies are in…