I'm having a hard time with contractions. This is my third baby, 2nd unmedicated labor. At my last appointment (I believe), I asked my OB what position my LO is in. Answer: OA. From reading SpinningBabies, I'm under the impression this is good for birth.
My contractions are much harder than they were with DS2 (first unmedicated labor), and I don't know how much my water being broken is playing into this. My water with DS2 was broken after I was at 10cm, before they told me to push (I didn't have the urge yet). With the earlier contractions, I was feeling a lot of pressure on my perineum. Now, I feel the contractions right between the front points of my hips, and in my back. I had back labor with both of my others, so this isn't too much of a surprise for me.
I'm having a hard time finding a position to be comfortable in. Hands and knees isn't really helping much, unless I jostle my hips. Pelvic tilts don't do much, swaying side to side doesn't do much.. jostling is ok sometimes. Walking - not really. Standing - no. Sitting and leaning forward - no. Best position with DS2 was standing and leaning over something, and it's not cutting it now, either. I was lying down on my side watching a movie and that helped for a few contractions, but when they got stronger it stopped helping. I just don't know what to do. I keep *almost* wanting to go to the hospital, and then I have to remind myself they really can't do anything for me since I don't want any drugs.
I think i'm a bit constipated, but I'm trying to stay hydrated and hoping this will resolve itself soon - I've been drinking lots of fluid lately, but I've only been like this the last day or so. After a contraction I really feel like I have to pee, too.
My contractions are much harder than they were with DS2 (first unmedicated labor), and I don't know how much my water being broken is playing into this. My water with DS2 was broken after I was at 10cm, before they told me to push (I didn't have the urge yet). With the earlier contractions, I was feeling a lot of pressure on my perineum. Now, I feel the contractions right between the front points of my hips, and in my back. I had back labor with both of my others, so this isn't too much of a surprise for me.
I'm having a hard time finding a position to be comfortable in. Hands and knees isn't really helping much, unless I jostle my hips. Pelvic tilts don't do much, swaying side to side doesn't do much.. jostling is ok sometimes. Walking - not really. Standing - no. Sitting and leaning forward - no. Best position with DS2 was standing and leaning over something, and it's not cutting it now, either. I was lying down on my side watching a movie and that helped for a few contractions, but when they got stronger it stopped helping. I just don't know what to do. I keep *almost* wanting to go to the hospital, and then I have to remind myself they really can't do anything for me since I don't want any drugs.
I think i'm a bit constipated, but I'm trying to stay hydrated and hoping this will resolve itself soon - I've been drinking lots of fluid lately, but I've only been like this the last day or so. After a contraction I really feel like I have to pee, too.
