I had two posterior labours and births. I tried everything to turn DD2 with no luck. DD1 12 hr labour with pethedine forceps and episeotomy (sp?) DD2 5 hr labour no drugs, no intervention and although intense it was easier.
I was really nervous but with the bath, being on all fours and as active as possible seemed to work. Goodluck!
Both of my babies have been posterior... DS was hard and a traumatic birth - won't go there!! DD however had an awesome MW through the birth centre who helped me through my fears and I read a lot to get my head in a better space had acupuncture .... So DD birth was 2.5 hours, 2 hours labouring well and then the last half hour in the bath believe it or not on my back (but suspended in water - ahhh bliss) when she was born looking up at me - we were all surprised!!! We didn't know she was Posterior (though explains the back pain!!) and she was 9lb2! I had no grazes or tears ....... And yes I am sure this one will posterior too!! But hey I know I can do it again!!
So I guess what I am trying to say read and ask your mw lots of questions that is what they are there for!! Try get into a good head space- YOU CAN DO THIS HUNNI!!!
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