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Re: Baby Lying Sideways

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 Dec 1999 10:34:12 -0600 (CST)

At Tue, 28 Dec 1999, Melanie wrote: >
>I am 32.5 weeks along in my 2nd pregnancy (1st was a complication free
>vaginal delivery).
>
>Since my 28 week appointment, my baby has been lying in a transverse
>position (head on my right, feet on my left). He is also very low. The
>Dr. also said I am measuring small, but most likely because of the way
>the baby is positioned.
>
>What are the odds that my baby will turn? (My first was head down very
>early on, and stayed that way).

Very good, unless something is holdiong it in place.

>My Dr. recommended waiting until 36 weeks and then doing an ultrasound
>to see if there "is a reason he is lying sideways". Does this sound
>like the right approach?

Sure. Also, the "going down on elbows (elbows to hand flat on floor) and knees" twice a day for 15 minutes is what many midwifes recommend and the stats are better than waiting and watching. We've written about this for breeches in the archives if you wish to read more about it.

>I know placenta previa could be one reason (although at 20 weeks, my
>ultrasound showed the placenta in a good location). Are there any other
>complications that could cause the baby to stay in this position?

Fibroids and short umbilical cord not allowing full movement come to mind immiediately.

>Should
>I have an ultrasound earlier than 36 weeks?

You can but may be unrevealing. 

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York


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