Baby back to back

Amydarg · February 2014

Hi ladies I'm from the uk I know a lot of you on here are not so I'm not sure if things are done different here I'm 34 weeks pregnant with my second baby. I went to see my midwife today who said when she felt my belly that top of baby's head was in my pelvis but she was back to back with me. she didn't say much after that I'm now left wondering is this normal will she change position? Should I try to do things to move her I know they say going on hands and knees can move the baby. If she doesn't turn will I have to have a c section or can I still have normal delivery. sorry if this is all a bit of a mess I just feel a bit lost and being a single mum I don't have anybody to talk to thanks for taking time to read
Thanks

lalaith50 · February 2014

I *think* that means baby is "posterior" or "sunnyside up," which may or may not be a big deal. No, it's not an automatic c-section, but many people (but not all) have experienced more difficult labors when baby is that way.

bumpuser9058414 · February 2014

It should be a normal delivery, I've just heard it causes more back labor and might take longer for you to push. If it takes too long to push and baby is in distress it might make you more likely to have a c-section. 34 weeks I think there's plenty of time for baby to wiggle around in there so I wouldn't worry!

rubylovebug · February 2014

Thank you for posting this! I'm in the same situation - doctor isn't worried at all, but I'm hoping to go medfree & am a paranoid wreck about the baby not turning around.

I believe @Nickiechan delivered her DS this way & I was wondering if she had any advice.

My drs are completely unhelpful, but I've been doing some exercises recommended on the Spinning Babies website & looked into possibly seeing a chiropractor (I REALLY want the baby to flip anterior). Also found some accupressure points to use during birthing - the baby can change at any point, even after labor begins, so we do have some time.

From what I've seen, definitely not an automatic cesarean, but a possible longer / more painful labor & birthing.

ETA: Proper spelling of Nickiechan

babylimas · February 2014

I don't know if there is any truth to it, but after my delivery my OBs said they equate an OP baby with a downward facing baby a pound larger.

jrw526 · February 2014

Sounds like baby is posterior. The cat/cow stretches can really help. Also try to avoid sitting in a reclined or semi reclined position. Sitting on an exercise ball would be ideal as it provides the correct posture to "force" your baby into the right position.

Like others said it doesn't mean an automatic c-section, but you may have more back labor. Laboring on all fours will ease some of the back pain and open your pelvis to encourage your baby to turn.

Your baby still has plenty of time to move on his/her own though! Good luck!

teaforthree · February 2014

Yes, you still have time for baby to move. I gave birth to my daughter in the sunny-side-up position and I can vouch that it was an extremely painful (med-free) birth that took a lot longer than a downward facing baby would've been. A lot of back labor! I didn't know she was face up until she was born. There's always a risk of c-section with any birth, but being face up doesn't automatically qualify you. Good luck!

Brittlamarche · February 2014

I was born this way as well as my husband (oddly enough). Both of our moms delivered naturally and med free. I have heard it can make labor a little tougher (as others have said) but definitely do-able. I wouldn't worry at this point because there is still lots of time for baby to turn. My dr doesn't even worry about his head being down until 36 weeks.

BrideNamedMeg · February 2014

There's plenty of time for the baby to shift around. My DS was born posterior (vaginally) but he was almost never posterior leading up to labor....that's just now he decided to come out. The biggest difference for was it made pushing longer and more difficult for me, but I still got him out!

Most babies if they haven't turned will do so during labor since it's the easier way for them to come out.

Khope87 · February 2014

I'm also in the uk, 34 weeks and have a back to back baby. My midwife suggested using an exercise ball to try to re-adjust baby. As others have said, it's unlikely you will need an automatic c-section, but labour may be more painful. My midwife said the midwives in the hospital would be able to help suggest a few different positions during labour to help ease the added pressure on your back - worth looking into incase baby decides to stay when it is

hope it swings round!

MRScarlock2010 · February 2014

My baby was that way during labor I delivered vaginally still it can just cause back labor which is sorry to say more painful but the baby can still turn! So hopefully it will all be right when it happens! I think my doctor said it just makes it a little more difficult for baby to fit through your pelvis

Amydarg · February 2014

Thanks ladies for the advice ill keep my fingers crossed she turns

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