and 39 weeks pregnant has been calling me crying as she can`t handle the backache any longer .She was at the midwife during the week and baby is lying with his back against her back which is absolute agony . She is a skinny little thing with a huge , huge bump ! Anyone got any advice i could pass on ? She has been doing floor exercises set by her midwife but this baby wont turn around . No answers about contraception and the likes if u don`t mind . Many thanks to serious repliers !
2006-11-12 07:18:54 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Alternate ice with heat.
Ice to numb the pain and the heat will encourage blodd flow to the area.
Also, regardless of age this is just one of those joys that come along with pregnancy.
One of my sons was laying this way and I delivered him this way. They call it "sunny side up". Not the easiest labor and the epidural didn't work either b/c of his weight blocking off the flow of the med.
Massage may help her too. Maybe you and your daughter could take turns rolling a tennis ball around on her back.
Also, the plastic rolling pins that you fill with water to use could be filled with hot water and rolled up and down her back.
Being down on all 4's (looking at the ground) will take the baby's weight off her back and may be a viable delivery option since she's using a midwife.
Please with her age make sure she's prepared.
Thanks for being a loving mom (even though not hers) who's standing by her and trying to help.
2006-11-12 07:25:46 · answer #1 · answered by sixcannonballs 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
A posterior baby (back to back) can be incredibly uncomfortable, particularly in labour (often called a "backache" labour). Keeping up the floor exercises that the midwife has set her could well help the baby to turn before she goes into labour, but the baby may not turn - which could result in quite a long labour for her as the baby tries to turn during labour. Using upright, forward and open positions to help the baby turn are really important with a back to back baby.
Has she got a birthing or exercise ball? They can be very helpful for easing back pain as well as helping with foetal positioning - she must keep her knees lower than her hips if she uses a ball though, because this opens up the pelvis and gives the baby room to move into a better position.
A warm bath and some paracetamol may help, and if she tries to sleep on her left side, with pillows supporting her back and bump, this can be more comfortable and lying on the left side can also help to encourage the baby into a more optimum position for birth.
Hope this helps a bit, and best of luck to her.
Erika (antenatal teacher)
2006-11-12 18:10:27 · answer #2 · answered by Eriberri 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she is in that much pain I would say she needs to be checked by another professional. Midwives are great but you are dealing with a little girl and a body which was probably not really developed enough to be carrying a baby yet. Just to make sure there is not anything wrong and to see if there is anything else they can do to alleviate the pain. If they are really against modern medical intervention even a second opinion from another midwife would be better than nothing. Often severe back pain is a sign of labor- keep a close eye on her. The only thing I can think of would be heat to try and relax her but you have to be careful not to elevate her body temperature. Has anyone tried massaging her back with some warm oil or lotion? It probably won't help the baby turn but it may help ease the pain if you can get her on her tummy- many midwives or massage therapists will have a special table for moms to be. It may help get that baby to scoot a little bit. Make sure she knows that since she is so young if there needs to be medical intervention it is no way her fault. I hope she is feeling better soon and has a beautiful and healthy new baby.
2006-11-12 15:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by therealprinsess 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Unfortunately, if the midwife cannot make the baby turn, then it looks as though it may be stuck like that.
I suffered horrendous back and pelvis pain during the later stages of my pregnancy and my midwife referred me to the physiotherapy department of the hospital who were a great help. Obviously at 39 weeks it's a little late for this. The physio gave me a support belt to wear which help with the backache a great deal. She would probably be able to get one of these from a big pharmacy or a boots store. They're usually in the same department as sports supports.
Failing that she should just try resting as much as possible. The advice is generally to lie on her left side as this places the least strain on he back and internal organs.
I hope this helps. If all else fails, at least she should feel better knowing that it won't be long before it's all over. Wish her luck from me and all of the other supportive answerers on Yahoo !
2006-11-12 15:47:20 · answer #4 · answered by Gail H 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There's probably not much room in there for baby to move at the moment but with my first daughter I was sick from 5 weeks until I delivered so I lost weight and my whole bump was hardly any fluid it was just baby. I use to drink milk and fresh orange and the more orange I drank the more the baby moved. She could try and find something which makes her baby more active and it may move into a better position for her. Wish her good luckxx
2006-11-12 17:39:32 · answer #5 · answered by SARAH S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get her into the hospital i was induced at 17 because my body could not take it any longer i have backache now all the time they will help her if she tells them she can no longer take the pain as it is safe to have the baby now or has she tried a tens machine i used to use one a nice warm bath everynight lying in the water helps a bit good luck to and well don for doing the responsible thing bless her the other thing i recommend is sitting on a gym ball carefully bounce on it very gently
2006-11-12 17:21:11 · answer #6 · answered by kitten 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I can suggest is that she rest. Spend as much time as possible laying or sitting in a position that is comfortable for her. Only get up if she really has to. It might seem a bit lazy but she only has hopefully a week to go at the most nearly 3. It won't do her any harm at all to do this and if it is the only way to relieve the pain, do it. As soon as she has that baby it will disappear!!! Sorry not to be more help.
Hope all goes well for her!! Lots of rest and lots of pampering is what she needs!!!!
xxx
2006-11-12 15:25:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i had the same thing when pregnant with my 2nd daughter- my sympathy goes out to her i know how she feels all i can say is probably what she has already been told-crawling around the floor.
my friend recommended swimming i didnt get around to that as she came a week early but its worth a try.
my daughter did turn at the last possible minute during labour though so hope fully the baby will at least give her that!
hope this helps
2006-11-12 19:03:20 · answer #8 · answered by abo307@btinternet.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got one of those self warming heat packs for the back from BOOTS.
They are brilliant, really help your back, and stay warm for about 20-24 hours even though they said 8.
It comes as a one use pack, you open it and put the belt around you, it heats up and evenly warms your back and really helps pain and aching. It lasts about a day and you can kepp it on over night, get a l/XL though, It's worth a try, otherwise, I doubt the hospital will be sympathetic unfortunately, it's the way it goes, but they might be able to do something, give them a try if nothing else works.
Good Luck!
2006-11-12 15:29:11 · answer #9 · answered by Jenny 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i had the same problem when i was pregnant and my midwife told me to massage my bump either to the right or to the left but not both ways, this should persuade the baby to move of the spine and therefore stop the sciatica. if this doesn't work then she should ask her midwife if she can loan a T.E.N.S machine to relieve the pain!
wish her luck!!
2006-11-12 18:44:42 · answer #10 · answered by paballaba 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋