Twins Positions

emma0908 · Post by **emma0908** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 8:25 am

Hi Everyone Hope your all well and is it me or are there a few preggie people due soon? Anyone heard how Mags is doing? Does anyone know what position twin babies should be in to have a natural delivery? Mine at the mo are twin 1 down and twin 2 up? I'm 26 weeks tomorrow and getting bigger every day 47" around the tummy. Take care all LOL Emma x

Jules R · Post by **Jules R** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 9:43 am

Hi Emma I can't believe you're at 26 weeks already! In theory, you should be able to have a normal delivery if Twin 1 is head down. Having said that although my son (Twin 1) was head down, my daughter (Twin 2) was always transverse and I was worried that she wouldn't turn during delivery. So I had an elective caesarean 'cos I didn't want to go through a normal delivery for one and a caesarean for the other. I've since found out that it's quite rare to have to go through both so with hindsight, I probably could have a normal delivery. I think with twins, you have to keep your options open - it may be necessary to have a caesarean for safety reasons. Jules

Helen G · Post by **Helen G** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 2:35 pm

Hi Emma Even though I don't speak from experience like Julies!! I too think that only twin 1 needs to be head down for them to consider a natural delivery. My two are both head down and have been throughout the pregnancy. However, my consultant still wants me to have a c-section. I'm going to resist as much as I can but at the end of the day, I think we have to stay flexible and do whatever is best on the day! Wow - 26 weeks, bet you can't believe it. LOL Helen xx

Louise24 · Post by **Louise24** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 8:01 pm

Hi girls Just a question i was wondering if use could answer? Im 18weeks and 5days pregnant with twins and im not very big infact still in ma normal clothes, scans and heartbeats have been fine but im still really worried that im not really showing and not really putting weight on!!! When did use start to show and get bigger if use dont mind me asking? Thank You Louise x xx

emma0908 · Post by **emma0908** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 8:10 pm

Hi Louise I cant really ansewer that one for the simple reason that from the word go I suffered with OHSS and had a lot of swelling/fluid. I'm sure though that if the scans and heartbeats are fine then all is ok, there's still time for you to explode soon! Take care Emma x

RLV · Post by **RLV** » Fri Sep 19, 2003 6:09 pm

Hi Emma Ideally I think they should both be head down but it's twin 1 that they go by to decide if you should be able to try natural delivery. I think twin 2 can turn and follow once number 1 is out the way but I've heard a lot of stories where women have ended up with an emergency c.section to deliver number 2 after going through all labour & birth of one. I decided I wanted to have a planned c.section as soon as I knew I was having twins but looks like I would've had to anyway as twin 1 is breech. My waist now measures 56"! All the best, Luv Rachel X

Helen G · Post by **Helen G** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 10:31 am

Louise I wouldn't worry about the fact that you're not showing yet, everyone is different and show at different times. I must admit I couldn't do up my normal trousers by about 11 weeks but that's just me. I'm sure the midwife/hospital would've picked up if there was something wrong. Think of yourself as one of the lucky ones - I'm sure you won't stay tiny forever!!

Helen xx

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