really worried........

BETSRN · Jan 2, 2005

Just because your baby is posterior (suny side up) now does NOT mean that he/she will remain that way. When you are in labor, stay out of bed as much as possible and allow the baby to get into a more optimal posiion. One exercise that helps the baby get into position is putting one foot up on a chair seat (knee is obviously bent) and sort of lunging toward the chair into your knee(if you get my drift).Good luck and do NOT worry! If the baby remains posterior there isn't a whole heck of a lot you can do about it anyway.

uk_nurse · Jan 3, 2005

Have you had a Glucose Tolerance Test done? If not, please ask to have one done. Of all the moms I've seen with gestational diabetes, none ever had any symptoms. In addition to cutting out sweets, avoid fruit juices (the fresh fruit is okay though), and do not drink regular soda, sugared tea, or regular koolaid. Hey, you only have one month to go! I pray all will go well. Take care, Audrey - ex OB nurse and current diabetes educator.

my midwife has not suggested a glucose tolerance test. all she said was i have eaten too much sweet things. she told me about my diet ...eating properly but i said its xmas and i dont eat as much sweet stuff all the time. i havent got to see her again till 17th jan, where i will be 38 weeks (if i go that far as others born at 37 and 38 weeks). my midwife to be honest didnt seem too concerned. im not happy with seeing her then so im going to try and see if i can get an appt for next week when she is there. im also going to test myself to see if i still have glucose in my urine.

thanks everyone for all your replies :)

Dawn27 · Jan 3, 2005

my midwife has not suggested a glucose tolerance test. all she said was i have eaten too much sweet things. she told me about my diet ...eating properly but i said its xmas and i dont eat as much sweet stuff all the time. i havent got to see her again till 17th jan, where i will be 38 weeks (if i go that far as others born at 37 and 38 weeks). my midwife to be honest didnt seem too concerned. im not happy with seeing her then so im going to try and see if i can get an appt for next week when she is there. im also going to test myself to see if i still have glucose in my urine.
thanks everyone for all your replies :)

Policy in our trust and in aothers I have worked in is to offer the glucose tolerance test if there are 2 episodes of glycosuria or history of gestational diabetes or immediate family history of diabetes mellitus. Personally I think an earlier appointment is justified UK_nurse

uk_nurse · Jan 3, 2005

Policy in our trust and in aothers I have worked in is to offer the glucose tolerance test if there are 2 episodes of glycosuria or history of gestational diabetes or immediate family history of diabetes mellitus. Personally I think an earlier appointment is justified UK_nurse

thanks Dawn. there is no history of gestational diabetes and no one in my family is diabetic but my husbands father had diabetes, insulin controlled, in later life. i am definately going to get an earlier appt.thanks for your advice as im not a midwife and dont know how things work. :)

uk_nurse · Jan 11, 2005

had my antenatal yesterday, my urine is clear :) . im now 37 weeks and cant wait now till baby is born. I just hope baby turns, but glad all is ok. thanks everyone for your replies will let you know when big day has arrived. :)

Dawn27 · Jan 11, 2005

Really pleased things are as they should be, take it easy and just enjoy theses last few weeks.

jeepgirl, LPN, NP · Jan 11, 2005

I think I've forgotten why it's bad to have your baby "sunny side up?" I know that we talked about it in my OB course but I just cannot remember!

uk_nurse · Jan 11, 2005

why it's bad to have your baby "sunny side up?" I know that we talked about it in my OB course but I just cannot remember![/quote
thanks for that ..... :chuckle
hey Dawn. was wondering where in west mids u work?

Dawn27 · Jan 11, 2005

Hi have sent you a private message uk_nurse hope you don't mind.

Fiona59 · Jan 12, 2005

Because it hurts!! -- Baby's spine is over mum's spine is how they explained it to me. The pressure is felt in the lower back.

nurseunderwater · Jan 12, 2005

Hi mama -

My #3 baby was born posterior - at home in the water with a midwife. My first 2 were too fast - 4 and 3 hours, so it was actually a blessing. My midwife had to do a little internal pressure on my bottom to make a little extra room, but other than that it was a wonderful 11 hour - textbook buildup and peak labor. I second blue-eyes...watch your sugar and protien intake. Also there is a homeopathic remedy for turning a post baby....homeopathy

Good luck, sending smooth labor vibes. :)

Kate

nurseunderwater · Jan 12, 2005

As my midwife explained and showed me.... when you deliver a baby face up the presenting part of the head is not the crown it is the front of the forehead and the top of the skull...which is a bit in larger diameter - hence a 6 1/2 # baby "feels" like a 12.