External Cephalic Version (ECV) is a procedure used to turn a fetus from a breech position (where the baby is positioned feet or buttocks first) to a head-down position before delivery.

Breech babies are at risk of injury and a prolapsed ... One option typically offered to women after 36 weeks is an "external cephalic version," which involves manually rotating the baby in cog ...

most fetuses naturally reposition into the cephalic fetal position, which is ideal for delivery. However, some settle into breech or transverse positions. You can still deliver the baby in the ...