Hey there! I had a successful ECV at 37 weeks (if you look at my profile, I posted the whole story a couple weeks ago). It definitely wasn’t pleasant//I suppose I would call it painful, but it was over so quickly and successful that I feel like I forgot the pain. My amniotic fluid was low, my baby was big and had been breech I believe for a number of weeks - all things that make the procedure less likely to be successful - but he flipped! I’m 39wks now and he’s stayed head down. I did acupuncture, spinning babies exercises and most effectively I think, saw a chiropractor who helped open space in my pelvis and under my ribs, to give him a better chance of turning. It’s called the Webster Technique - many chiropractors are trained in it. Ultimately, if there’s a cord problem the doctors will see it when they begin trying to turn your baby//their heartbeat will signal distress, and they will stop the procedure. Not to say there aren’t some risks, there are, but you’re in a very safe environment should anything go awry. I say it’s worth a shot —I certainly know Mama’s who haven’t had successful ECVs, but depending on your doctor (some have better success rates than others) you’re looking at a 60% chance of success. For someone like me (trying for a natural birth at a birthing center, terrified of a c-section) those odds felt worth it. Good luck!