Possibly, but not necessarily. Babies can turn at the last minute, so there’s still time for them to get into position. Still, it’s a good idea to start making a plan with your healthcare provider for what will happen if baby doesn’t turn around in time.
A planned C-section might be necessary to safely deliver a breech baby. However, many providers will make at least one attempt to reposition Baby inside the womb; a procedure called external cephalic version may be performed to try and get baby to move head down.