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Turning a back to back baby- do they have too?

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Hootie · 11/03/2012 12:02

I'm getting concerned that dd2 is going to stay back to back for this birth. I'm 39+ 3 and getting some twinges and although my obstetrician is convinced my contractions will turn her I'd rather be prepared.

Can I labour and deliver her back to back if I'm maybe on all fours or whatever feels right? I'm shit scared of forceps, shouldn't be googling I know, and if I can push her out head up then what's the problem? Can they turn her with the midwifes hands?

My first dd was in the 'perfect' position and came out fine, just a graze. I was amazed how quickly I recovered and just want that again so much for our whole family.

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R2PeePoo · 13/03/2012 10:46

Congratulations Hootie! Well done!

Tillyscoutsmum · 13/03/2012 13:13

Yay Grin Congratulations x

stopgap · 14/03/2012 01:35

DS was back-to-back most of my labour, and eventually came out sideways. 7 lb 8 oz, first birth, no tearing.

Hootie · 14/03/2012 12:30

Aah thank you very much everyone :-) now the next challenge has arisen- keeping my nipples intact! Ow!

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