How to get Baby in the right Position for Labor – How to turn a posterior Baby to occiput anterior

Did you know that your baby can be head down but still not in a good position for labor? It’s true! And because of that it’s important to check baby’s position first before trying any exercises to engage your baby in your pelvis.
So, in this video, Nathalie Kaufmann, Pregnancy & Birth Consultant and TCM Therapist, and Mathias Ritter, Researcher and Science Geek, tell you what the best position of a baby is for labor. To be precise, they explain the difference between an occiput posterior and an occiput anterior position.
Moreover, they tell you which signs to look out for in order to find out if baby is in a good position for labor. In other words, they explain how those signs would be different, depending on if your baby is in an occiput posterior position or occiput anterior position.
Next, they explain why traditional methods of turning a posterior baby, including hand-knees positions and pelvic rocking, do not work according to scientific studies. And they also explain what you can try instead to get baby in the best position for labor.
Finally, they also explain what it means if baby is not in the best position for labor when labor starts.

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SOURCES:

Kariminia A, Chamberlain ME, Keogh J, Shea A. Randomised controlled trial of effect of hands and knees posturing on incidence of occiput posterior position at birth. BMJ. 2004 Feb 28;328(7438):490. doi: 10.1136/bmj.37942.594456.44. Epub 2004 Jan 26. PMID: 14744821; PMCID: PMC351839.

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[tigar]

Can confirm: My first birth was at the hospital but no one checked his alignment. He was posterior; I ended up with a 32+ hr labor, 3rd degree tear, I was so exhausted and malnourished from not eating and working hard that my body stopped contractions. The dr literally peeled my baby out of my body; my baby nearly died of suffocating and I had months of physical recovery; years of mental/ emotional recovery.

My 2nd birth was midwife prenatal care and unassisted birth in 6.5 hrs. No tearing, I was able to sleep through the dilation phase until transition controlled the strength and length of the contractions, baby engaged early and without mishap. It was such an empowering experience that I immediately wanted to do it again. I'd love every woman to experience this kind of birth :)

[vanessajohnson-storlie]

This video was reassuring. My baby is on his side but Ive been worried about a long labor. So I have been trying to move him with exercises and he stays the same! LOL. Thank you for this video! I feel more peace about birth.

[Jc-wzuj]

Thank you so much for this video, very very simple and reassuring to mum like me… thank you for your support, and realistically positive approach…ur the best❤GOD BLESS U BOTH🙏🏼

[narutoyondaime]

I have been binge watching all your videos, they are so gelpful. Thank you!😊

[motherhoodmetamorphosis]

Baby was perfect position until 38.5 weeks. Been trying this past week to turn him from posterior; been doing all of this with no avail

[YogaNurture]

I enjoy your videos so much! Your explanations are clear and straight forward. Thank you!!!!

[vulfdew]

How can I turn the baby to anterior from posterior if the baby is engaged.I am 37 weeks now.Your videos are super helpful.

[nicelynikki]

Hi, I’m 37 weeks baby in pelvis head against cervix (cephalic presentation), the problem is, his body is oblique left with his spine against my belly. On the ultrasound today (37 weeks, 3 days) his head is down and body literally off to the side, imagine a side ways capital L. I can feel his back when I rub the side of my belly and his head for sure deep in the pelvis. What can I do to get his body from off to the side to longitudinal? Thanks in advance your videos have really gotten me through this pregnancy ❤️

[Tatiana-zsdc]

I am 39.2 weeks and the baby is always on the right side (ROA or ROT). Should I worry? I tried a lot of exercises but he just prefers the right side ..

[somi]

My baby is in a posterior position. I had two other children in this same position and had very long and painful labour. I have tried everything this time to engage my baby in the right position but all in vain. I am 36 weeks pregnant. Is there anything I can do?

[vennapusadeepikareddy]

I am 38 week pregnant but doctor is saying baby is not getting down she suggested me to sit down on a ground

[saranarumugam]

Hi mam.. I'm in 36 weeks now..
Baby is cephalic position.
Placenta: posterior
But baby head is not engage in pelvis..
What I'll I do..?? Especially any exercise...!!

Please pray for me..
I need normal delivery..

[triumphant]

If u don't have an exercising ball what else can one use.

[mathanisar]

I am 38 weeks now my baby is in cephalic presentation with posterior position and deflexed head please suggest some exercises

[rajithamareddy]

Hi, I am in 33rd week of pregnancy and baby is in oblique position. Can you pls suggest exercises to get baby into cephalic/head down position

[beatricebukky]

Hello, please I'm 38 weeks and my fetus is in oblige lie with head with the maternal right iliac fossa. Please what does this mean and what can I do to make my baby engage?

[naziastanikzai]

Hi, reached 41 weeks but not engaged yet😢
Trying for vbac after 2 sections
😢

[laurahrobinson]

How early in the third trimester should I follow these instructions? I’m 31 weeks currently and know the baby is head down, but am not sure which way.

[sushmaburugu]

Hi i'm in my 36th week now, 10days back I got vertex position in my scan report, but now my baby moved into transverse, it may move to breech. How to control movements into breech what to do for vertex position

Can u please help me