Posterior Baby and severe pelvic pain

[ekblad9]

I'm 38 wks pregnant with my sixth baby. This is our first homebirth. The baby is posterior and I have such severe pelvic pain that I it's difficult to walk, lift my legs, sleep, lift, well, do pretty much anything. I'm scared how this will affect my labor and my homebirth. From what I've read about the pelvic thing it often ends in c-section. That would truly devistate me. I've had a massage and been to a chiropractor. Nothing is helping. Any advice?

[LoveChild421]

I don't know if you've been to www.spinningbabies.com or not- I think they have some good info

also my midwife recommends using a birthing ball ($10 at walmart) and just rolling my hips around and sitting on it while I'm on the computer, etc. This encourages good position.

My baby was posterior as well until I went to the chiropractor and she did the Webster technique twice in a week. He was anterior after that. She has never had a baby not turn within 5 days and 2 visits- I would suggest seeing a different chiro or going more often

[2+twins]

I'd second visiting the spinningbabies website - also do lots of pelvic rocking every day, 2-3 times a day, perhaps 100 rocks per time. Then try lying on your left side for awhile if you can (works well just before bed).

[my2girlsmama]

Hi there

My second babe Angelina, also a homebirthed babe, who is now 10 months, was (as her big sister, who needed *according to doc and hospital* vacuum extrac and cut mommy) posterior.

I practiced stuff from the Spinning babies web site, watched how I sat (no recliners!) and so on. I also got a late start to see my chiropractor who adjusted me 3-4 times a week to get babe to anterior and that helped...she stayed, and labour was great! I also had sciatic leg/hip problems with this last pregnancy which still hurt me at times.....but if not for chiropractor I'd have surely suffered more! Make sure your chiro knows the Webster Technique!

Good luck!

[ekblad9]

Thank you so much everyone! I just left a message for a chiro that knows the Webster technique. I'm going to check out that website too. I really appreciate the support.

[Spark]

Just another rec for what you'll be doing! Also, check your seated posture. Are you reclining at all? If so... STOP!!! But, that's all on the spinning babies website. There are LOTS of thing to do to encourage proper positioning.

Originally Posted by ekblad7+

From what I've read about the pelvic thing it often ends in c-section. That would truly devistate me.

Oooh, just let go of this though. My first baby was posterier and I had all kinds of hip things going on. He never did turn anterior even before I pushed him out and had a compound presentation too... and... I have an interesting pubic bone that doesn't allow much room for birth.... and.. he was born healthy and happy at home. I know a TON of people who birthed posterior babies at home. I'm thinking that info about C-sections came from a more main stream web info site? Here's some info on positioning and homebirths http://gentlebirth.org/archives/position.html

Wishing you a gentle birth!

[Artisan]

With my first baby I had so much hip and pelvic pain I could hardly stand it -- horrible. I went on to deliver a 10lb baby vaginally. Second babe was posterior and didn't turn until active labor -- born vaginally, no tearing at all.

I agree with Claire -- let go of the idea that you will need a section. Your body is not a lemon. Your body knows what it needs to do to get the baby out.

[ekblad9]

Thank you so much everyone! I have an appt on Monday with a chiro specializing in the Webster technique. I can't wait! Here's to hoping it works! Thanks for all the support and kind words. The websites were very helpful!

[mclisa]

I delivered both babies OP (#1 had a hand by her face as well.) I expect this one will be as well. You can do it!

[mwherbs]

a belly band, the baby might be in the back because it doesn't like how her/his back -neck position when out front, a belly band will hold the baby more firmly. The other thing is that it is winter and you could try putting a hot water bottle on your belly and keep it warm the baby just might turn into the warmth.

[Ravenmoon]

My babe turned the next day after my chiro visit.I felt so much better!

[Greaseball]

My first baby was posterior and it was a long, drawn-out labor ending with 4 hours of pushing and finally was pulled out with forceps. I had severe pain in my pelvis and hips. So I decided I wanted to avoid another posterior baby with #2. She was posterior at 36 weeks, so the midwives did that thing where they wrap you in a sheet and shake you around, and it got the baby to turn to LOA and she stayed that way through labor.

Well, it still was very difficult! The pelvic and hip pain was still present, and it took 5 hours of pushing to deliver that 8.5 lb baby. She also did not engage until I had been pushing for 2 hours, perhaps because I had taken her out of the position she chose. Her facing the "right" way made no difference. I wonder if it may have been better to leave her where she was. Just like not all babies are meant to be born head first, maybe not all of them are supposed to be anterior either.

[watermamma]

I highly recomend a chiro as well for the posterior babe as well as your pelvis. Please visit this site

http://www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/pubicpain.htm

to learn more about the pain in your pelvis. It does not require a c-section, only careful positioning at birth (no on your back w/legs spread, etc.). Actually, your pelvis should be nice and loose to let babe out

I had it bad with my 2nd, did get relief from chiro and cranial sacral therapy. Treatments w/out the cranial sacral did NOT provide as much relief for me. But please read thru the above website, everyone's experience with PSD is different, and you need to find what works for you.

I birthed a 10lb 3oz baby the 2nd time, wonderful birth (other than her nuchial hand and big shoulders!). But she came out just fine!

Forgot to add, please feel free to pm me if you want to talk about the pelvic pain, I went thru alot w/it with my 2nd, and did a bit of research, trying to figure out just what in the world was going on w/me!

[hmg7500]

i had the pelvic pain (quite severe, i might add) with my twins and have it again with this pregnancy. in addition, twin "a" was posterior, and i birthed vaginally with no problems. didn't need a c/s, even though i did birth in the hospital.

i agree that plus-size-pregnancy.org is a great source, even if you aren't plus size. she has lots of great info that would be helpful to anyone.

[Malama]

mama, If you are having your 6th baby.... I wouldn't worry. I just gave birth to a posterior baby 2 weeks ago. He was my third. It took some more pushing on my part to get him out (that I wasn't expecting), but the birth was fine.
I didn't see a chiro, but did all of the OFP tips and spinning babies stuff, but he persisted to be posterior. IMO, It's just a variation of normal- and since you have had other babies pave the way, you shouldn't have a problem.... BTW, my posterior baby was my biggest baby.

[ekblad9]

Thanks! I'm hoping he'll be a small baby. My third baby was posterior but also my smallest at 8'5. My fourth baby was 9'6 so I'm hoping she left a nice big opening :LOL My fifth baby was 8'5 but I think they weighed him wrong. He seemed more like an even 8' to me but who knows. I'm hoping baby will turn but if not, after reading this thread, I feel alot more confident. Thank you!

[ekblad9]

Well, I went to the "Webster" chiro today. It was kind of cool. I know baby moved alot after we left but I can't tell if he's in the right spot or not. I'll find out at my m/w appt on Thursday. If he hasn't turned then I'll go back to the chiro.

[MamaMonica]

Offering a and more support for birthing a posterior baby at home. My first child was posterior and birthed at home with no complications. (Except for the hip pain/sciatica).

[applejuice]

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My first two were posterior, and yes, I did have lots of pain. Baby number two was posterior with a deflexed head - almost a brow presentation. I was in terrible pain for the entire nine months even though I went to a chiropractor religiously. The only reason I knew I was in labor is because I laid down to rest and I notices that my horrible back/hip/leg pain was peaking every five minutes in the small of my back. After she arrived, my midwife helped flex his head and turn him anterior, but only after I had pushed him down far enough to do this.

Labor was completed at home with nine hours of labor and a beautiful baby born at 38.5 weeks and weighing six pounds even.

Baby number three was so easy...I deserved it !!

[ekblad9]

Well, baby is still posterior. I think his cord is around his neck. He turned face down for about a day and then back to face up. I'm in alot of pain again. Planning for the posterior labor and delivery. It's not the end of the world and I thank you all for your support! I'm 39 wks tomorrow!!