Baby changing position
Almost 36 weeks and my baby has suddenly changed position and now I can’t “map” him anymore 😭
He’s been head down since 28 weeks and at my last appointment he was 3/5 engaged (although I’ve been told they can come in and out of engagement). Before, I used to feel his kicks mostly on the left side and could clearly feel his back along my right side.
Now the top of my belly and both sides around my belly button feel quite soft. The harder area seems to be right in the middle, just underneath my belly button. I’m feeling kicks more on the upper right and upper left sides.
After doing some Googling, I’m worried this might mean he’s gone back-to-back (OP position), which I know isn’t ideal for labour. Or could he be transverse? I’m so confused and honestly a bit scared that he’s moved out of the optimal position 😔
Has anyone experienced something similar this late on?
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Mine was breech at 30 weeks but is currently head down facing right. I know how tough it is though: we talk about them kicking but in reality mine is headbutting more I think. If yours is sunny side up sitting in an upright position is supposed to help I think. I've stopped lying on my back on the sofa to watch TV. Hope this helps....
Fingers crossed for you. I've read that they can suddenly flip into breech in the eleventh hour. Have you see the spinning babies website? It's supposed to be good and my midwife approved....
Sounds to me like back to back. Exactly how it feels for me when bub is back to back. They turn quite often, she turns every other day 🤣 try leaning forward over something and swaying side to side, hopefully gravity encourages them to turn x
I think they can also turn during labour if they’re back to back, so I wouldn’t worry too much! But as others have said, you can definitely encourage them to turn!
mine keeps going from head down to breached every day , im 35+5. theres a website midwife’s recommended it gives u positions to pretty much get him into place. but dont do anything to try MOVE him. its so dangerous
Speak to your midwife before doing anything....
Do double check with your midwife first before trying anything new.....
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