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Re: baby position

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 14 Apr 1999 20:36:12 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 14 Apr 1999, AMD wrote: >
>At my 28-week appointment yesterday, the doctor said baby was head-down.
>Is he likely to stay this way, or do they still "flip-flop" a lot during
>the last trimester? When do they settle into an anterior or posterior
>position? (1st was posterior).
>
>Also, he told me that he will probably do a vaginal exam at my next
>appointment (31 weeks). The OB that delivered my first son did no
>vaginals after the 12-week visit. I think my OB is being a little extra
>cautious since my first child was born at 37 weeks after a fairly short
>labor (about 4 hours). What is the common practice for vaginal exams in
>late pregnancy?
>
>Thanks,
>Andrea

Andrea; Not a sure bet the fetus will stay vertex (head down). About 30% are breech at 28-30 wks, but only about 5% at term. Thus, a whole lot of shaking going on ;^{]. As for the vaginal exams, sounds like your new OB is being very conservative, and wants to check you sooner rather than later because of your early delivery last pregnancy. Sounds to me like a very prudent thing to do. Good Luck.

-- William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Editorial Board, OB/GYN.NET Pregnancy and Birth New Orleans, La.

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