Anyone have/had a posterior baby? - Page 2

[Kimmiepie]

Originally Posted by sbsurfer

"I did everything known to man to assure that she wouldn't be posterior (how I slept, exercises, everything!). Sometimes that's just the way babies need to be for who knows why."

Me too! He was sideways, then turned posterior sometime during labor--but no one realized it. After 5+ hours of pushing, we transported to the hospital--he came out with the help of the vacuum, and the doc, nurses and midwives all gasped when they saw him rocket out sunny-side up. It was an adventure!

Was he your first baby? I'm hoping that since this is my 5th birth and my midwife is always complimenting how roomy my pelvis is that it won't be so hard for me. Hoping.

[quietserena]

My pelvis is 'roomy' too. When they first told me, I didn't know whether to be flattered or offended...

[xakana]

Originally Posted by Mrs.Oz

From what I've read, during a normal, non-induced birth where the mother can get up and reposition (and has attendants who CARE about the birth experience and not just forcing the baby out), the majority of posterior babies turn during birth.

Yup, because hands and knees is the best for turning, but I will add that Naomi turned w/me having an epidural and sitting/reclining.

[Mommy StormRaven]

Originally Posted by Mrs.Oz

From what I've read, during a normal, non-induced birth where the mother can get up and reposition (and has attendants who CARE about the birth experience and not just forcing the baby out), the majority of posterior babies turn during birth.

When I had DD#1 she was ROP. We didnt' know it. I was completely drug free for 18 hours and stuck at 4cm. Midwife at that point suggested that we *may* want to augment. I agreed at that point. I was given optimal support nad the entire time I had been walking, doing yoga poses and staying on hands and knees and bent over anything available. She never turned. Was born facing the ceiling and I doubt that my babies will ever change that standard despite getting DD#2 to rotate. They stay OP until the last moment (if they change at all) becuase I have multiple fractures in my tailbone, it points inward severely.

So I tend to lean toward this line of thinking as well...

I also believe some babies just like this position (and some some pelvises simply carry this way) and it isn't a problem in those cases.

[mamajody]

I have one of those pelvises. This one is NOT going to turn, so I am just working with her here.... 40+5 and counting.

[Kimmiepie]

Originally Posted by quietserena

My pelvis is 'roomy' too. When they first told me, I didn't know whether to be flattered or offended...

I know, me too.

I also believe some babies just like this position (and some some pelvises simply carry this way) and it isn't a problem in those cases.

You know, I was wondering if OB's normally don't tell patients about posterior positions or what not. I suppose it's likely that I've had one before and no one ever said anything. This is the first time I've had an anterior placenta though, and I have read that "sunny side up" seems to be the preferred position for anterior placenta babies. Something about wanting to face the placenta.

Does anyone know if more births and a roomier pelvis would make it easier to deliver him even if he doesn't turn?