This is a safe procedure that will be done at the hospital. This is when a doctor tries to turn the baby into a head-down position by putting pressure on your stomach. If your baby is in a breech position at 36 weeks, you may be offered an external cephalic version (ECV). Your baby is in breech position if they are sitting bottom or feet down in the womb. Whether your baby turns or not, you may find it comfortable to be in this during late pregnancy and labour, so it's worth a try.įind out more about getting your baby in the best position for birth. Some midwives and antenatal teachers believe that spending time leaning forwards (for example, being on your hands and knees or leaning forward over a beanbag or birth ball) can help encourage them to turn. If your baby is head-down but facing your tummy, this is called the posterior position. The is the ideal position for giving birth, because your baby may fit through your pelvis more easily. The most common position for birth is head down with your baby's back facing outwards, which is called an anterior position. Find out more about your baby’s movements. If you think your baby’s movements have slowed down, stopped or changed, contact your midwife or maternity unit immediately. Remember, you should continue to feel your baby move right up to the time you go into labour and during labour. If this is your first baby, you may find he or she is already in position by 35 weeks. Your baby settles into positionīabies move around a lot in your womb during pregnancy but at some point in late pregnancy your baby will get into position for birth. Although they can be uncomfortable, they aren’t painful.įind out more about the difference between Braxton Hicks and labour contractions.Ĭontact your midwife, birth centre or labour ward for advice if you're worried that the tightenings you're feeling might be the start of labour. Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular and don't last very long. They do not mean you are in labour and are nothing to worry about.Īs the end of pregnancy approaches, Braxton Hicks contractions may become more powerful, so it's easy to mistake them for the start of labour. This can happen from the middle of your pregnancy and are thought of as 'practice' contractions. During your pregnancy, you may feel your tummy tighten for a few seconds, then relax again.
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