I am 33 weeks and she is still head up. The ultrasound tech said I have a lot of amniotic fluid. She also said that my baby shows a lot of reactivity for how far a long I am... what does this all mean?
IS there a higher chance she will be breach?
2007-04-09 09:32:23 · 9 answers · asked by shugarmagnolia420 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Babys have been known to "turn" right before labor..
But to check periodically...
Feels the top (fundus) of the uterus to determine if it's hard and round, like the head, or irregular and soft, like hands, feet and elbows.
Put your hands on both sides of the abdomen to determine on which side the baby's back lies. The back is smooth and convex, whereas the extremities have multiple parts. Discerning the location of the back helps considerably in determining the baby's position.
Place a single hand just above the pelvic bone to feel for the head (round and hard) versus little feet, ankles and knees (irregular and nodular).
Determine the exact position of the head and neck within the mother's pelvis (if the head is down there) and which way the baby is facing for delivery.
Maneuvers 1 through 3 can be tried at home, while the fourth is best left for the experts (it's quite difficult).
2007-04-09 09:39:16 · answer #1 · answered by Invisible Pink RN 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some babies never turn, With you having a lot of amniotic fluid that could be the reason the baby hasn't turned. It's hard to say right now as to whether or not the baby has a higher chance of being breech. If your having trouble understanding what all of this means, ask your midwife... there's never anything wrong with asking questions :-) I'm pregnant (36 wks) with my 3rd baby and I still have a lot of questions about pregnancy and I still often get confused with some of the things they say... but then again my 1st two kids were both scheduled c-sections and I never labored with them and with this baby I have been having a lot of preterm labor issues so every time something arises I call the birthing center or my doctor depending on what time of day it is and I ask questions to try and figure out if I'm really in labor.
2007-04-09 16:40:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the weeks go by the baby has less room to move so it may not be able to turn itself around. But that being said, I went at 35 weeks to schedule my c-section for my daughter who has been breach and they wanted to do one last ultrasound (they did one the week before that showed she was breach) and low and behold she had turned on her own and I didn't need a c-section.
Not sure what the reactivity means and lots of amniotic fluid. Though if your amniotic fluid gets too low that could cause them to have you deliver early.
2007-04-09 16:41:00 · answer #3 · answered by jnjsslave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am having all the same things. Tons of amniotic fluid (almost too much) and the baby keeps changing positions and she plays A LOT. They told me not to worry until about 36 weeks. They are however keeping an eye on the fluid levels. They told me most babies wont decide to stay in the head down position until about 36 weeks. If you are concerned try talking with your doctor. Good luck
2007-04-09 16:40:28 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! First off, dont' believe everything the tech tells you. They told me that my son had the cord around his neck and that there was no way that it would come undone. The tech doesn't always know everything. They are not a doctor and do not need to "give free advice" With that being said. Your chances of the baby being breech is not that good, because a lot of babies turn at the 36-40th week, so it is really no concern. Please dont' be concerned, I know that it is so scary when they tell you something and you dont understand but the baby is fine as long as it is moving frequently. Take Care
2007-04-09 16:38:59 · answer #5 · answered by AJ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am 32 weeks, and they told me the same thing, but in a week he flipped and everything is fine! They all take their time in there and she will flip....If not I know that there are some things the doctor can try to help turn the baby! But as for now, you have plenty of time! I know exactly how you feel! I just went through this about a week or so ago! Just take a deep breath, and relax! :)
Congrats, Best wishes and Good Luck! :)
2007-04-09 16:54:03 · answer #6 · answered by Trysten's Momma 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my baby was breech at 30 weeks and i was told i too carry a lot of water but I'm now nearly 34 weeks and at my appointment other day my midwife could fell his head down.
don't worry you still have a few weeks for baby to turn around before being concerned.
good luck
2007-04-09 16:39:41 · answer #7 · answered by Sam W 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
everyone is different, my second baby was breach until 39 weeks. I had a very bad stomach flu. I went in and throw up so bad, my baby flip down
2007-04-09 16:38:27 · answer #8 · answered by rock on 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it. My babies were the same way, and by 36 weeks they turned. Don't worry this early, you still have time :)
2007-04-09 16:36:57 · answer #9 · answered by christianforChrist 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋