There are a number of things women and their care providers can try to reposition a baby who is bottom or feet down. I have included four listed in Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn.
Before you try any of them, check with your midwife or doctor.
1. Lie comfortably on your back with your legs bent, feet flat on the floor. Place cushions under your lower back and bottom. Your hips should be 10 to 15 inches above your head. Remain this way for approximately 10 minutes three times per day.
2. If you are comfortable doing so, you can achieve the same results by getting on your hands and knees. Make sure your legs are a good distance apart. Carefully lower yourself onto your elbows. Again, try this for 10 minutes three times per day.
3. Babies do respond to sound. You may want to play music directed at the lower part of your abdomen. The baby may reposition himself to hear it better. An alternative is to have your partner talk while positioned close to the lower part of the your abdomen.
4. The baby may reposition herself if you hold a cold pack against the top of your baby bump and keep it there as long as possible. Theory being…the baby doesn’t like to be cold.
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AGAIN, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR MIDWIFE OR DOCTOR BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY OF THE ABOVE PROCEDURES – OR ANY OTHERS.
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