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Do spine to spine positioned babies come later? - Plus tips on turning baby as the back ache is killing me!

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barefeete · 09/03/2007 08:43

Hi all, I am 39 + 4 weeks gone and am so so uncomfortable. Need to know others' experiences on op (spine to spine)babies. Do they come later? Does reflexology help to turn them? DS came bang on time so hoping that this one will to but am starting to think she will take her time, especially when i desperately need her to come ASAP as we are moing to the carribbean in April and it looks like my husband will be going without me at this rate!

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ledodgyDave · 09/03/2007 08:47

My back to back dd came at 39+4 but then again so did my ds who wasn't back to back. The best way to try and turn them is to make as if you are scrubbing the floor on your hands and knees and rock gently from side to side. Good Luck.

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hippmummy · 09/03/2007 08:50

I don't think it has any bearing on when they come - my DS1 was back to back and 5 weeks early! We didn't know until I was in labour.
Spend as much time on all fours as you can -I think this will encourage the baby to get in the right position. (Not very practical I know!)

Good luck with everything- could you have timed the birth with the move any more closely? x

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TheBlonde · 09/03/2007 08:53

Some links for OFP on this thread

DS was OP and 2 weeks late but that might have just been him and not necessarily his position

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barefeete · 09/03/2007 09:10

Thanks all, the advice was really helpful and put my mind at rest. The reason the move is so close is purely because we desperately need the money and so my DH has to go and earn the cash otherwise we will be in big financial trouble. I am not worried about the moe just traeling on my own with 1 new baby and a toddler!

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Socci · 09/03/2007 09:14

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barefeete · 09/03/2007 09:17

EXCELLENT Socci that is exactly what i want and need to hear! Cheers you hae made my day.

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Loopymumsy · 09/03/2007 09:31

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claricebean · 09/03/2007 09:38

DD1 came a day early and was spine to spine. I tried a few days of being on all fours (painting the nursery skirting board as I remember) but it didn't make any difference. She turned during the dilation part of labour - apparently they often do - and the labour was very straight forward. When they told me DD2 was OP a week before my EDD and that I should be on all fours as much as possible etc, I decided not to bother and continued lounging around on the sofa. She had turned the right way before I even got to hospital. Good luck.

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Anna8888 · 09/03/2007 09:39

I saw an osteopath specialised in pregnant mothers and neonates at 38 weeks, on the advice of my midwife (baby's chin was not tucked in). Osteopath worked wonders and I had totally straightforward delivery BUT daughter's forehead and left foot were very squashed for a bit, she had obviously been in a very uncomfortable position for quite a while (all fine now though).

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twoplusone · 09/03/2007 09:40

barefeete- my ds was back to back... I had him at 40+2 and he turned right at the last minute in labour.. once he turned I really needed to push and then I deliverd him in 30mins!!

Good luck with the move too..

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missmillie · 09/03/2007 12:32

barefeete.. it can be that OP babies arrive later, it is thought that it is because they need more time to turn into a better position. Reflexology, chiropractic and acupuncture/pressure can have good results. Practically, spend as little time in squashed sitting positions and lots of time as is comfortable with your pelvis open- birth/gym balls are great, hands and knees, muslim prayer position, and the recovery position too (on left side) can be helpful to encourage baby to turn. Keep all this in mind for throughout labour too- as much as you can keep off your back (you can rest on your side). All the best!!

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missmillie · 09/03/2007 12:32

barefeete.. it can be that OP babies arrive later, it is thought that it is because they need more time to turn into a better position. Reflexology, chiropractic and acupuncture/pressure can have good results. Practically, spend as little time in squashed sitting positions and lots of time as is comfortable with your pelvis open- birth/gym balls are great, hands and knees, muslim prayer position, and the recovery position too (on left side) can be helpful to encourage baby to turn. Keep all this in mind for throughout labour too- as much as you can keep off your back (you can rest on your side). All the best!!

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lulumama · 09/03/2007 12:45

my OP baby , a VBAC too, arrived on her due date

stay upright, mobile and active, avoid lying on your back and listen to your body

have a look at this site, spinning babies

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largeginandtonic · 09/03/2007 12:52


My op dd arrived day before her due date. She was hellish to get out but did have an enourmous head
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largeginandtonic · 09/03/2007 12:53

She was a VBAC too, at home.

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barefeete · 09/03/2007 12:59

All this has really helped me to remain positive. I think tbh my family are putting me under too much pressure as they all have reasons why they want the baby to come ASAP. She will come when she is ready - I just wish she would move her feet from under my ribs! Thanks all it am really feeling so much better xx

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lulumama · 09/03/2007 13:01
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willywonka · 09/03/2007 13:02

No personal experience but friends benefitted from seeing a chiaropractor & acupuncturist. Good luck

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