I’m hoping for vbac. Currently 38.5 weeks
But baby is back to back and lots of moms say it’s painful
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Hey, yes I did a week ago. I had epidural (contractions were soooo painful) so it was ok at the end. I only had a second degree tear and baby had a bump / open hurt on the forehead as she was facing up, but overall it was ok, not more painful than my first one who was not a back to back birth. Good luck!! ♥️

My last baby was back to back during labor. I did the peanut ball on my left side and he was able to flip on his own then virtually flew down the birth canal at that point. One push and he was out.

My baby is currently back to back🫠 hoping for a vbac too so praying he turns round in time🤞

Yes I gave birth back to back at the weekend. I will not lie to you it was very painful, the contractions were in my back the whole time and I found it very difficult to get a comfortable position during contractions.
Lying down to try and rest was awful and I had to stand and sway for most. I did manage a successful vaginal birth though at home 😅 I would recommend having different levels for pain management. I went from deep breathing, then used tens machine, then gas and air with the tens and then gas and air in the pool. I only moved onto the next level when it felt too much
Wishing you all the best with it x

My mum’s second baby was OP and she did it all unmedicated but it was a slow labour. Resisted getting her waters broken until the very end to which she consented and baby came right away. I’ve been doing to miles circuit to get my LOL baby OA xx

My first was back to back and the back labour was real, but still managed to do it unmedicated 😅 my 2nd was back to back but ended up going more transverse, was a much better labour- they do tend to move during labouring, have a look at spinning babies and your sitting position etc. as that can all help to move baby into a more favourable position☺️
I left my 28 week midwife appointment today feeling really down and alone. I’ve been referred for a growth scan as the bump/fundal measurement is below the 5th centile. The midwife said the measurement usually isn’t accurate and the scan should be reassuring, but it will be almost a week before I have it and I’m left wondering if there is something wrong and I’ve been told to look out for various symptoms (preeclampsia etc) in the meantime. I’ve asked to bring my perinatal mental health appt forward (I had PPD after a preterm birth with my first) as my mood has been really down recently and just left feeling really unsupported. I was told to go to A&E if I have suicidal thoughts in the meantime and that was that. Just looking for some reassurance and support really as I feel really lost and sad - has anyone else been referred for a growth scan and it’s been fine?
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Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice and to hear from other parents who may have experienced something similar.
My baby boy is 5 weeks old and I’ve noticed that he sometimes has jittery movements, where his whole body seems to jerk a few times. It doesn’t happen at any particular time or follow a specific pattern.
He also cries, strains and turns red in the face before having a bowel movement.
Has anyone else experienced this with their newborn? Is this kind of jitteriness normal at this age, or is it something I should be concerned about?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thank you! ❤️

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