OHbaby! Forums : Position of Baby https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 08 May 2026 02:46:05 +0000 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:26:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=36115 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Position of Baby : the spinningbabies website is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1176733&title=position-of-baby#1176733 Author: newme
Subject: 36115
Posted: 13 October 2010 at 8:26pm

the spinningbabies website is really good. I am pretty good at telling how the baby is lying now, and it is back to LOA. Seems to swing between LOA and ROA, so both good positions. My MW thinks the baby is starting to engage as it often does that right before engagement starts.
So fingers crossed!

I have never heard of a maternity rocker. I will have to google it.]]> Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:26:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1176733&title=position-of-baby#1176733 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : Hiya My mw gives me a rocker...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1176693&title=position-of-baby#1176693 Author: 4thtymlucky
Subject: 36115
Posted: 13 October 2010 at 7:58pm

Hiya My mw gives me a rocker to use to help bubs settle into optimum position. It's a maternity one which has your knees down and your butt a bit higher than your body. It's like sitting on a rocking horse that is sloped downwards (hope that makes sense). It's not too bad but I had a sore a** for the 8 weeks I used it for..lol..and had to put extra cushioning on the seat (didn't seem to matter that I already had plenty of natural cushioning) I'll be using it again this time as well, just not looking forward to the sore butt!...hehehehe]]> Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:58:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1176693&title=position-of-baby#1176693 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : Check out www.spinningbabies.com,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1174292&title=position-of-baby#1174292 Author: fadeless
Subject: 36115
Posted: 11 October 2010 at 10:41am

Check out www.spinningbabies.com, its a fantastic website which tells you all about positioning. It helped a lot with getting my bubs into an anterior position, my first was posterior.]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:41:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1174292&title=position-of-baby#1174292 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : Hila, I think I will be like you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1174267&title=position-of-baby#1174267 Author: Emmi_
Subject: 36115
Posted: 11 October 2010 at 10:20am

Hila, I think I will be like you next time, Ive been reading a lot about positions, as DD was LOA, but her head was tilted back and to the side meaning she wasnt coming out. So next time I will try to sit up straighter and every, JIC it will help. I always slept on my left side when i was PG with her, so feel like I need to do something extra next time ]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:20:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1174267&title=position-of-baby#1174267 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : bubba was in wrong position even...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1172892&title=position-of-baby#1172892 Author: buzylizy
Subject: 36115
Posted: 08 October 2010 at 10:32pm

bubba was in wrong position even as I went into labour....and I spent hours a day in positions trying to move him...but he turned right when I was in labour]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 22:32:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1172892&title=position-of-baby#1172892 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : Cool, I&#039;ll look it up, thanks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1172803&title=position-of-baby#1172803 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 36115
Posted: 08 October 2010 at 9:23pm

Cool, I'll look it up, thanks HippyMama  My mw is awesome but really not open to a breech 'natural' birth, unless attended by a certain obstitrician and cast of 1000's...and that's if I meet all the 'criteria'! ]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:23:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1172803&title=position-of-baby#1172803 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : Emmecat - I&#039;d like to gently...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1172733&title=position-of-baby#1172733 Author: HippyMama
Subject: 36115
Posted: 08 October 2010 at 8:40pm

Emmecat - I'd like to gently suggest you get your hands on a copy of 'Breech Birth Woman Wise' by expert NZ midwife Maggie Banks, and when you are finished with it make sure your midwife reads it. I know it's not something everyone is comfortable considering, but, breech doesn't *automatically* = csection, especially if you've already had a vaginal birth.]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:40:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1172733&title=position-of-baby#1172733 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : Thanks Hila, I&#039;m trying to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1172719&title=position-of-baby#1172719 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 36115
Posted: 08 October 2010 at 8:26pm

Thanks Hila, I'm trying to stop worrying cos I can only do so much lol. As long as she gets out healthy, I don't mind which way (well I do but ykwim!) ]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:26:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1172719&title=position-of-baby#1172719 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : I hope the baby turns for you!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1172327&title=position-of-baby#1172327 Author: newme
Subject: 36115
Posted: 08 October 2010 at 12:59pm

I hope the baby turns for you! I tried everything to turn my son with the last pregnancy (except ECV) and nothing worked. but you still have plenty of time, so hopefully it will happen.
]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:59:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1172327&title=position-of-baby#1172327 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : Hila- yup have a breech bubba...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1172234&title=position-of-baby#1172234 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 36115
Posted: 08 October 2010 at 10:52am

Hila- yup have a breech bubba here but now I think she's laying sideways lol. I walk heaps and am generally very busy all day running around after a 16 month old so am getting lotsa exercise! I keep trying to figure out what why she is but think I'm just growing an octapus cos I certainly can't tell anymore!

I"m a bit worried as my mw has said if she doesn't turn on her own or with help by 35/36 weeks then they're gonna book me in for a c-section at 38 weeks. I assume this is cos my labour was so quick last time but I'm not v happy bout it....

]]> Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:52:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1172234&title=position-of-baby#1172234 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : swimming or floating is supposed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171907&title=position-of-baby#1171907 Author: TheKelly
Subject: 36115
Posted: 07 October 2010 at 8:17pm

swimming or floating is supposed to be good for getting baby in a good position ]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:17:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171907&title=position-of-baby#1171907 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : Well this bub was breech until...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171515&title=position-of-baby#1171515 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 36115
Posted: 07 October 2010 at 2:03pm

Well this bub was breech until 34 weeks, then LOT until 38 weeks and now LOA... I knew I was supposed to do stuff to make it turn but could never be bothered to be honest and it just sorted itself out! Now it just needs to stay that way ]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:03:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171515&title=position-of-baby#1171515 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : Everything in moderation - walking,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171453&title=position-of-baby#1171453 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 36115
Posted: 07 October 2010 at 12:52pm

Everything in moderation - walking, slouching, lying, leaning .....]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:52:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171453&title=position-of-baby#1171453 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : Just lay on your left side Thats...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171440&title=position-of-baby#1171440 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 36115
Posted: 07 October 2010 at 12:42pm

Just lay on your left side Thats what I do ]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:42:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171440&title=position-of-baby#1171440 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : Thanks, maybe I will try to stop...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171371&title=position-of-baby#1171371 Author: newme
Subject: 36115
Posted: 07 October 2010 at 11:12am

Thanks, maybe I will try to stop worrying about it so much. Cos, to be honest, all i really want to do is lounge around on the couch. Well, at least it would be nice to do it one or two nights a week.

]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:12:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171371&title=position-of-baby#1171371 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : DS was transverse to 34 weeks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171205&title=position-of-baby#1171205 Author: BuzzyB
Subject: 36115
Posted: 07 October 2010 at 8:48am

DS was transverse to 34 weeks and then OP. My DH helpfully suggested that I wash the floors more frequently on my hands and knees! I also sat at work straddling my chair and leaning against the back of it so that I was tilted forward. In desperation near the end I saw an acupuncturist and she recommended an oxibustion stick. None of this worked with DS who remained resolutely OP.

Although babies can turn right up to and in labour, if your baby is in a good position in the last few weeks the head may be more effectively applied to the cervix, which I think helps with effacement and gets you all set to go.

You've still got a while to go and baby's got a lot of room to move at the moment. Good luck!

]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:48:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171205&title=position-of-baby#1171205 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : I was going to say the same thing......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171168&title=position-of-baby#1171168 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 36115
Posted: 07 October 2010 at 8:12am

I was going to say the same thing... Jake was LOA right up until 5 hours into my induction when he started twisting like a corkscrew... OA, OP, OA, OP was finally delivered at OL (sideways) by c-section... (the position was not the reason for section deliver btw).

My point, dont stress too much about position as it can change during labour and you will have wasted all the time stressing about it.

Certainly doesnt hurt to sit well and avoid those that encourage "bad" positions but dont get to hung up on it

Thumper is currently LOL and the OB and my mw have said that is fine and is not a problem for my vbac ]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:12:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171168&title=position-of-baby#1171168 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : Don&#039;t want to sound like...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171157&title=position-of-baby#1171157 Author: MuppetsMama
Subject: 36115
Posted: 07 October 2010 at 8:07am

Don't want to sound like a cup of cold water but I have to warn you - my DD was in the perfect position for birth for several weeks up until I gave birth - then she turned in labour and her spine was against mine....cue a painful 'back' labour! So it didn't really matter that she was in a great possy before then. That's just my experience though, someone else may have had something different! Fingers crossed for you!]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:07:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171157&title=position-of-baby#1171157 <![CDATA[Position of Baby : Are you doing anything to help...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171153&title=position-of-baby#1171153 Author: newme
Subject: 36115
Posted: 07 October 2010 at 8:00am

Are you doing anything to help your bub get in the optimum position for birth?
After having a breech baby last time, I have become more than a tad obsessed with this.
I am constantly feeling my bump trying to work out which way the baby is lying.
I spend a lot of time on my hands and knees doing pelvic tilts, I try to sleep on my left side as much as I can, I do not lounge back on the couch, I sit on an upright chair.
And I am going for at least two walks per day.

Is anyone else actively trying to assist their baby to get in the right position? ]]> Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:00:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36115&PID=1171153&title=position-of-baby#1171153