~cassey
Active Member
<font color="0077aa">audrey, I know they say sitting with knees below hip level helps baby get into position more easily. As does squatting or going on all fours like a dog. However, there's still plenty of time yet for bb to get into position at this point. So don't worry abt it, hey. I've heard of bb's doing a complete flip at WEEK 37!!! Uncommon as that is. We're still quite early on in the pregnancy to worry our pretty heads over this...
From: http://www.askbaby.com/getting-baby-in-position-for-birth.htm,
How to encourage your baby into the 'optimum position'
While nothing is guaranteed to help your baby into the optimum 'anterior' position for birth, there are some techniques that are said to help encourage this during the final weeks of pregnancy. You could try these from week 35 onwards when your baby begins to settle.
* Place a wedge or pillow under your hips so that you sit with your knees below your pelvis, you should do this whether you're at home, at work or in the car.
* Avoid crossing your legs as this restricts space at the front of your pelvis where baby needs it most.
* Try to avoid sitting down for long periods of time as standing up and being active encourages baby into an anterior position.
* Spend at least 10 minutes a day on all fours, rocking your hips. If you don't find this comfortable you could try leaning over a beanbag or leaning forward onto a dining chair.
* Try yoga or breastroke to open out the front of your hips and pelvis.
Also see, http://www.babycenter.com.sg/pregnancy/labourandbirth/planningyourbabysbirth/babyinpositionforbirth/#8</font>
From: http://www.askbaby.com/getting-baby-in-position-for-birth.htm,
How to encourage your baby into the 'optimum position'
While nothing is guaranteed to help your baby into the optimum 'anterior' position for birth, there are some techniques that are said to help encourage this during the final weeks of pregnancy. You could try these from week 35 onwards when your baby begins to settle.
* Place a wedge or pillow under your hips so that you sit with your knees below your pelvis, you should do this whether you're at home, at work or in the car.
* Avoid crossing your legs as this restricts space at the front of your pelvis where baby needs it most.
* Try to avoid sitting down for long periods of time as standing up and being active encourages baby into an anterior position.
* Spend at least 10 minutes a day on all fours, rocking your hips. If you don't find this comfortable you could try leaning over a beanbag or leaning forward onto a dining chair.
* Try yoga or breastroke to open out the front of your hips and pelvis.
Also see, http://www.babycenter.com.sg/pregnancy/labourandbirth/planningyourbabysbirth/babyinpositionforbirth/#8</font>
