Hi
Astra,
If you
read Pauline Scott's book Optimal Foetal Positioning you will see the technique
described, at least that's where I think it is in. I have used this technique
but you rely on an intact firm pelvic floor. Does not work as well when an
epidural is insitu which is often the reason they are posterior. A firm
pelvic floor allows the baby's head to rotate itself during a contractions
as it has some resistance to turn on. Basically with consent I do a VE usually
the woman is at 7-8 cm, place my fingers firmly on baby's
head and maintain that firmness and with at least 3 contractions my
fingers act as a foundation or resistance that the baby's head can swivel on to
a more favourable position. I do no more than that but I have heard midwives say
they move their fingers as well with the contraction. You must be very
careful you do not trap or apply pressure to the cervix. Usually
it works especially if you are unable to physically move the woman to a
different position because of an epidural.
I am
sure you will hear some wonderful ways midwives 'work with' the uniqueness of
the woman's body and using the power within.
Barb
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