Im 39 weeks with first baby 6 days to go baby is 3/5/ engaged but back to back position is he likly to turn ?

Question

Im 39 weeks with first baby 6 days to go baby is 3/5/ engaged but back to back position is he likly to turn ?

Answer 1

Most babies who start labor posterior turn anterior for birth.  But even if he doesn't, you can perfectly well birth a posterior baby.

Labor without medication just might be a bit more uncomfortable, so if you're going that route, try counter-pressure, massage, and water therapy, like a tub.

Answer 2

You should have been advised to use a ball to sit on, on go on all fours as though you're cleaning a floor. This dangles the baby and encourages him to turn round.

Back to back can mean a longer labour (and ultimately C section) as the baby's head is so comfortable where it is that the baby is reluctant to come out!

It's not the end of the world though - it's better than baby being breech!

Answer 3

I went 2 days overdue with my first baby and when i got to the hospital they told me she was back to back, very painful! But she must have turned quite quickly as i had her a few hours later (labour was 6 hrs start to finish)

i agree with the others that suggest being on all fours etc so gravity can help pull them round the right position

Answer 4

I was told to go on all fours with my head lower than my bum for about half hour as often as possible.  Didn't work, had a lot more back pain, no pain relief, had home delivery, baby arrived before midwife.  Hope all goes well.

Answer 5

it is possible but its also unlikely it all depends on the size of you and the baby and how much room it has to turn