Hi guys went to see my Ob today, turns out Jellybean is not engaging and is in a posterior position. Going to see Ob again on Monday next week and it will be decided wether i'll be induced or get a c-section on Tuesday. Ob said he does'nt think Jellybean will make much progress in the engaging department.
Is there anything i can do to get jellybean to turn? Totaly want as natrual birth as possible .
Sorry if i sound pushy but I don't have the net at home yet and i'm at mums till late tonight so may i have some advice asap. Sorry Guys but thanks
Yep, I was told my the midwife in our ante-natal class to stand on all-fours while watching TV etc or drape yourself over a fit ball. She said the laying back (reclining) position that most people sit in while watching TV keeps the baby in the posterior position. I found standing on all-fours quite uncomfortable after about 10 minutes but she said even leaning forward in your lounge chair (elbows on your knees and your knees lower than your pelvis) will do the same thing.
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You can also check out spinningbabies website for hints and info on how to tell the position of your baby.
How far over are you? Any other signs that your body is getting ready? Hope it all goes well for you
although i tried everything possible to get bubs top engage and nothing... both my 2 were post date... but they did both come eventually..
I'd suggest if i could go back to relax, enjoy. i spent the last 3 weeks trying all 4's being upright and rocking, climbing up stairs, RLT, EPO, sex, bumpy drives, walking, fit balls. and so many i cant even remember.
Wish i could be of more help... Just wanted to say i know how ur feeling. good luck
Both my girls were posterior labours, and my second labour was natural, no pain relief and I didn't tear. Yes it hurts like hell, but you can achieve a natural labour with them being posterior.
Check out the spinning babies website which has been mentioned above.
As for bub engaging, can't help you there. But keep in mind that some babies don't start engaging until labour starts.
DD1 didn't engage at all (except obviously while she was being born!) and was posterior. She was induced due to high BP and I was losing weight and was forceps but I only had gas and pethadine.
The only one of mine to engage before birth was DD1.
The other 2 were posterior & sideways & both were natural labours, not induced & no stitches. Both turned during labour.
The back pain is bad, but I did it twice.
Don't let him force you into anything. at 39+6 I was booked in for an induction with DD1 for 40+2. I refused after talking it over with my gp & she came by herself at 41+1. & she was engaged 4/5.
DD2 was 41 & DS was 39+5. Both were posterior/sideways & not engaged.
Hi Jojo, can i just say please don't rush into booking that c section. Your baby can be birthed jsut fine and safely vaginally, even in a posterior position.
In the mean time you can do as suggested. Get on all 4's, make sure your sitting upright, sit on your chair backwards. You can also try moxibustion and acupuncture. These both have great success.
I birthed my second baby posterior, he never engaged until I was in labour. Then it was a 90 minute labour.
You CAN do it huni. Don't let your uterus get damaged if it's really not warranted
Hi, I would avoid the C-section if possible also, I have had 2 posterior labours yes they are more painfull but better than a c-section recovery, I have been told that many babies go to that position because they have more room to move, I also think that it delays labour and you may go overdue, but many babies do anyway, only of concern if movement are lessing and you can be monitered if need be.
Best of luck don't rush into anything, a few more days won't hurt....
Hi Guys Back at mum's Yay a Normal house! ours is a s*^t heap as we are still renovating. Anyway thanks for all your advise, I've decided the only way i'm going to have a c-section is if Jellybean or i are in danger otherwise it's coming out my va jay jay.
Hey JoJo, sending you loads of labour vibes
I'd be asking the OB for explanations all the way too. Like when you say, 'he doesn't think Jellybean will make progress in engaging...' why is that?
Ah, I'll be hoping your little one makes an appearance before you have to make any of those decisions Take care of yourself.
Snacks, thanks for the labour vibes, think they helped. My plug fell out today at around 1:30 PM been getting tightening and light pain. I'm not sure whats happening.
I can feel JB moving lots and when it does sometimes it hurts. can anyone shed some light?
The plug was huge and i had mucusy stringy stuff before and after it fell out.
Hooray! It certainly does sound like Jelly bean might be making his/her presence felt! If your plug has come loose, that means that your cervix is ripening - see, it CAN happen naturally for you! All the more reason for you to stick to your guns.
From memory, those first pains were really distracting and very exciting. But, if you're after some advice (LOL, sorry, I'm going to give it to you anyway ) do try to rest while they're not too painful. And don't forget to eat and drink. Maybe if you're not able to rest, do a little bit of walking or bouncing if you've got a fitball.
Your little Jellybean will be here very soon!!!
ETA: sorry to sound like a know-all - I'm just very excited for you
Jojo, you can loose your plug sometimes weeks before labour begins. However, given that you are already due you won't be waiting that long
Your plug comes out as a result of your cervix thinning out/effacing and from dilating a little. Your cervix may feel a little tender as it is opening up which is why the movements from bub may be uncomfortable down there.
If the tightenings become too uncomfortable have yourself a nice warm bath. Stay at home as long as possible, it's the best place for you to be.
Wooohooooo!!!! Yay i'm going to meet my bubba soon.
I'm not sure if it's contractions though cause the tightening only hurts if JB is moving. Had a little back pain and some pain between my legs like i've been walking on a log and fallen with one leg on each side. Had some cervical pain also. JB is moving heaps, i thought movement lessens as labor approaches?
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