When can an ECV be done? ECV is usually offered when you are 36-37 weeks pregnant, as we estimate that most babies should have turned on their own by this stage and it would allow time for your baby's head to engage, ready for birth.

What week is an ECV done?

Version is done most often before labor begins, typically around 37 weeks. Version is sometimes used during labor before the amniotic sac has ruptured.

Is ECV safe at 38 weeks?

An ECV may be done if you are between 36 to 38 weeks (near term) in your pregnancy, unless there are reasons not to do it. If the ECV works well, a vaginal delivery is more likely.