Eek! Baby turned posterior!

[greenmountainmomma]

ARG! The other night I was feeling big baby movements that just didn't feel right. Sure enough, yesterday the MW confirmed he'd turned posterior. I've been spending time on hands and knees (lots of floor puzzles with DS), until my wrists and shoulders are sore. I did a quick internet search on posterior babies this morning and now I'm terrified!

My last labor was really long and hard, and I was hoping for something a little easier this time around. I'd really like to have this baby soon, but not until he turns. Any other suggestions? Why, oh why did he have to move so late?

[TulikaEma]

My baby turned posterior this week too--I've been doing lots of leaning forward, birthball sitting pelvic rocks etc.
But, my MW also reminded me that a lot of posterior babies turn again in the early stages of labor--so just because its OP now does not mean that you will have back labor etc.
Hope your little one turns around soon!

[oskie]

Add me to the posterior club. I've been really bad about my posture lately, so I can't say I'm surprised, but I'm still bummed.

At least he's head down!

[sparkygirl74]

Posterior here too
I have been doing all the spinnging babies stuff......nothing. We all need some baby turning dust, lol.

[mittendrin]

Mine was half posterior on Tuesday but my midwife assured my that it's nothing to worry about. Keep doing your pelvic rocks and avoid sitting in a reclining position. Most of them turn even during labor... Good luck.

[Elena'sMami]

Back Labor No More!!!

In addition to doing all of the above Mama Wisdom stuff, I would encourage you to also get the book, "Back Labor No More", which is written by a mathematician or a physicist whose name I can't remember...amazing book, totally explains with diagrams why OP babies happen and why their labor is so p**nful... It also explains what to do if the baby IS OP, how to correctly position baby for an easier and faster birth. It's not hard!

I had a 36 hour OP labor and birth with my first child, no epi, just horrendous back pain. I've been dreading/praying/hoping that this 2nd labor will be easier, but there's always that niggling doubt...however, I feel SO MUCH more relaxed about the possibility of another OP labor and delivery after reading this little book. Have I used the techniques in this book? Not yet, and I hope not to have to use them But just knowing that I have a tool in my toolkit has helped me relax and enjoy my last days of pregnancy, without the horrid dread of the unknown...

Rebekah

[greenmountainmomma]

As I was reading this thread, I was leaned WAY back in my big squashy chair -- aaaahhhh... First time I've indulged myself in a reclining position since I found out the little one is posterior. I'm doing everything I can, and I think I've got to stop thinking about it or it's going to make me bonkers. He really started moving last night and I was afraid he was going to do a complete flip and go breach on me.

I keep reading that they often turn during labor. I'll keep up doing what I can and surrender to the idea that's all I can do...

[AKmomof2+1inNov]

My baby has been OP and then turned to the right instead of the left. I've been trying to lay on my left side, but I hate it-so I'm still on my right or back. But I went swimming the other day and really think that might help the baby turn. I plan on trying again soon. I held on to the edge of the pool with my belly down and just floated-it feels so much better than being on my knees!

[Heather Marie]

Mine is still posterior. I have been spending lots of time on my hands and knees and birthing ball without any luck. :

[tiffanymm]

Sorry to sound so ignorant, but how do you know that your baby is posterior?