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india

Has anyone ever had the above procedure done to them in pregnancy?

I heard mixed views about it and just want some feeback from people with experience.

Thanks

moo842

sorry to lower the tone, but can i have some advice on baby poo. i'm bottle feeding and she is 9 days old, she has alot of wind and her poo looks like cottage cheese. is this normal?

Js_Other_Half

Congratulations on your new arrival Moo842

As for the nappies, unless there's blood or they're still green, everything else seems to be within normal parameters. If you're concerned about anything, phone your midwife (if you're still under her care) or your Health Visitor.

I'm sure someone else will be along soon with more concrete info.

purplepatch

moo842 wrote: »

sorry to lower the tone, but can i have some advice on baby poo. i'm bottle feeding and she is 9 days old, she has alot of wind and her poo looks like cottage cheese. is this normal?

Congrats on your new arrival.

What colour is it?

I'm bottle feeding and have seen a huge variety of textures/colours etc If you're at all worried, assuming you are still under MW care, get her to have a look (keep a nappy if necessary). Or if MW's already discharged you, give the HV a call with your best description.

As for wind, my DD trumps like a goodun. Even daddy's impressed! :rotfl:

Jo_R_2

india wrote: »

Has anyone ever had the above procedure done to them in pregnancy?

I heard mixed views about it and just want some feeback from people with experience.

Thanks

I have! I had it done at 37 weeks as DD2 was flexed breech - basically sat upright with her knees up to her chest. I did a lot of stuff to get her to move but she must have been comfy like that because she was not budging LOL!

I read a lot about positioning during my second pg as with DD1 I had a back labour so wanted to avoid that again thankyou very much! Look up 'optimum foetal positioning' or OFP for more details on Google.

The procedure itself went well, the consultant explained exactly what she was doing, and did an ultrasound right before so we could see baby. She then manipulated baby quite firmly, basically 'ushering' her to turn round with a firm hand on bottom and one on head! DD2 co-operated and moved round within a couple of minutes and stayed that way until 43 weeks when we had to prise her out! Was a very strange sensation, like a combination of feeling baby twizzle round and that giddy feeling you get in your tummy when going over a bump in the road! A little uncomfortable but not painful.

pickle

Hi Bailey!

It can be really draining looking after a baby esp. when they're at that age. I started solids at around 17 weeks as my baby became really irritable and I couldn't work out what was wrong until I tried some baby rice in desperation. She was also teething which didn't help. Once I gave her some food she was much happier. Some people find formula before bedtime and breastfeed during day works as formula fills their tummy up for longer. I was told by the health visitor that at 5 months of age they don't need to be waking at night for a feed, so maybe try again when they're 20 weeks (it helps to know that so you don't feel guilty). If you want to find people with similar age babies, ,why not ask the health visitor which groups have babies of the same age. Our bf group has a variety of ages attending (mothers and babies). Good luck with it, but I think we all pull our hair out sometimes. My baby is still in charge and she's 9 months, and she knows it too!

cha97michelle

cha97michelle wrote: »

baby signing i noticed this yesterday and was very enthusuastic about it and started doing it immediately with DS. HE thought it hilarious. This website has videos of a woman making the signs, which i found more useful than the other website recommended because my brain works better that way - plus it is free so truly MSE.
http://www.mybabycantalk.com/content/dictionary/dictionaryofsigns.aspx?letter=A&word=d431fc34-4d4f-4b37-93a7-315bada0c80a

It looks good for something to get my brain around something different, and i am going to show my nephews (6, 3 and 1) how to do it too, so they can talk to my little one.

I have ordered the 2 DVDs by this company for £15 from amazon on the strength of a good vibe i had about it. Thought i could say it was an Easter treat for Charlie as he is too young for the chocolate. I'll report back if they are any good.

Michelle, x

Both DVD's have now arrived. I quite like them, but i guess it depends on whether you can stand american accents, and use of words like diaper.

Both show a selection of words, with the woman on the website showing the official sign, babies doing their interpretation, then lots of images of the word being signed. Apparently this helps them to improve their vocabulary quicker as it shows them one word applies to different objects, but the same appearance if you see what i mean. While the images are shown, classical music plays.

Charlie likes looking at the TV screen when the DVD is on, and i will keep using it with him.

I also thought i should let you all know there is a sale on at toys r us. I am going to pop along and have a look at getting some things for birthday and xmas, as it will be along before we know it. Might be useful for one of you to know.

Michelle, x

inkie

Has anyone ever had the above procedure done to them in pregnancy?

I heard mixed views about it and just want some feeback from people with experience.

Thanks

I have never had it done to me personally, but have seen it done many times (MW). If you are considering whether to have it done or not, then what you need to ask yourself is what is the course of action if they don't? Are you destined for a section? If so I would be asking for a pelvimetry (to measure outlet of pelvis), rather than letting the consultant apply a breech = section policy.
ECV does present the risk of cord entanglement and placental abruption (where the placenta can be partially detatched from the wall of the uterus. However, as with any medical procedure, I would expect that you receive the full information to enable you to make an informed decision whether to proceed or not.

inkie

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Originally Posted by moo842
sorry to lower the tone, but can i have some advice on baby poo. i'm bottle feeding and she is 9 days old, she has alot of wind and her poo looks like cottage cheese. is this normal?

Congrats on your new arrival.

What colour is it?

I'm bottle feeding and have seen a huge variety of textures/colours etc If you're at all worried, assuming you are still under MW care, get her to have a look (keep a nappy if necessary). Or if MW's already discharged you, give the HV a call with your best description.

As for wind, my DD trumps like a goodun. Even daddy's impressed!

A baby at 9 days old will still be under the care of the midwife - we have a statutory requirement to give care up 10 days, which can be kept on up to 28 days.

lbl

Js_Other_Half can you let me know where the shop is in Newcastle please as we are about to adopt a little boy. We get to meet him on monday for the first time with the plan to bring him home to live on the friday. Any tips on how to save money and enjoy every moment and learn how to adjust will be greatly appreciated.