Natalie: Positive Birth Center to Hospital Transfer Birth Due To ‘Sunny Side Up’ Presentation

Join our co-host, Natalie, as she shares her experience laboring at a birth center then transferring to the hospital after painful back labor.  After getting an epidural, Natalie was able to rest and baby came ‘sunny side up’ shortly after! Her postpartum journey was met with postpartum anxiety and a depleting milk supply after starting birth control and the death or her father-in-law. 

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Occiput Posterior birth position

You may have heard of the different positions a baby can be in as it makes its way down the birth canal. One of these positions is the occiput posterior (OP) position, which is when the baby’s head is facing the mother’s back instead of her front.

While this position is not ideal for a smooth, uncomplicated birth, it is important to understand that it can still result in a healthy, vaginal delivery. However, it is also important to be aware that OP positions can lead to longer labors, increased pain and discomfort for the mother, and a higher chance of interventions such as assisted deliveries (i.e. vacuum or forceps) or c-section.

So, what can be done to help prevent an OP position? Well, there are some things that expectant mothers can do to encourage their baby to get into a better position for birth. These include staying active, doing pelvic tilts, and using techniques like rocking, bouncing, and walking to help the baby move into a better position.

It’s also important for the mother to be in an optimal position for birth. This means finding a position that allows the baby to move down the birth canal easily, such as upright positions like standing, squatting, or kneeling.

In the end, it’s important to remember that every birth is unique and what works for one mother may not work for another. It’s important to work closely with your healthcare provider and birth team to develop a birth plan that is right for you and your baby.

So there you have it! A brief overview of the occiput posterior birth position. If you have any questions or would like to share your own experiences, feel free to leave a comment below.

Take care!