Baby still high

[winterbabies3]

Might still be early but I remember both boys being pretty low at this stage and now with dd she is still in my ribs. Is there anything I can do to help this or will she eventually come down on her own?

 

[Bevziibubble]

Same here. Mine was engaged but has got himself into an awkward position. I have been on all fours a bit to encourage him to move and doing walking helps them engage too.

Good luck!

 

[BrittRashel]

Sitting/bouncing on a birthing ball can help bring baby down. You have to be consistent with it though. I sit on mine every night for about an hour or two (not straight because I have a kid to take care of as well but over the span of the evening) and last week at my ultrasound, she said there was only a cm of fluid between his head and my uterus with 10 cm by his feet. He was even lower than that at my appointment this week.

 

[Penguin20]

My daughter was high through all my pregnancy that my ribs felt so bruised and she didn't drop or engaged till my waters went

Good luck

 

[seaweed eater]

Last pregnancy (which was my first one) LO never descended until the middle of labor. This one is shaping up to be similar. I go for walks frequently and sit on the ball for hours every day so I don't particularly think there's more I could be doing. I even tried chiropractic last time -- nothing! You could try all of those things (walking up and down hills or stairs is supposed to be especially helpful) but I think some babies just like to stay up high. I still had a smooth labor last time and I'm sure yours will be just fine if it's your third!

 

[PugLuvAh]

Neither of mine dropped prior to labour, I remained high the entire time. I've still got a bit more to go with #3 but I wouldn't be surprised if I stay high again. Both my previous labours were quick with good recovery so I wouldn't worry too much.

Walking definitely helps get them in position though

 

[marigold91]

I've heard that with subsequent pregnancies you don't really drop until you're in labor, but I don't know if that's true! I don't remember dropping in my first pregnancy, so who knows.