It is important that a midwife or obstetrician with skills and experience in vaginal breech births is with you to help you birth your baby. Your baby’s heart rate should be monitored continuously with a cardiotocograph (CTG). You may want to ask your doctor or midwife if you can use a cordless, waterproof CTG so you can remain upright and mobile, and so you can use the bath or shower for pain management during labour. You will be able to choose what pain relief you have. Giving birth in an upright position is recommended with a breech baby, however you may need to give birth in a different position if your obstetrician or midwife has more experience with it. Your obstetrician or midwife will be close by and can help guide your baby into the best position for birth if needed. If your progress during labour slows down, there are a number of techniques they can use to assist your baby to be born vaginally. However, sometimes it may be necessary to have an emergency caesarean section.