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Pam: Sometimes it is even difficult for me to figure out which way a baby is lying.But if you feel across from side to side and feel something hard, that is usually the back. The head does usually feel much harder and rounder than the bottom. Midwives can usually determine the position of the baby from 28 weeks. At your antenatals with your midwife start asking her to tell you what position your baby is lying in so you can get it or keep it in a good position. Why not ask your midwife to demonstrate the best positions.
Mancinwales: My midwife has told me that my baby's head is low down, right by my pelvis. I also have explained the pains I have been having around my pelvis and my midwife said that either the baby is just bobbing up and down in there or is near to coming out. This quite concerns me as I am only just coming up to 29 weeks. Is it likely the baby may come early? I can't walk too far either as the pain is quite bad. I would be grateful for any advice.
Pam: It sounds like you might be suffering from something called Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction. The support group has an excellent website which will tell you everything you need to know www.spd-uk.org.
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