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Old July 22nd, 2008, 04:43 PM
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Swimming Breaststroke with the "frog leg kicks" is suppsed to help with opening the pelvis so bub can descend. Yep, the leaning forward and circular hip movements is also a good one. Movement in general is a good idea. Have a look at Optimal fetal positioning (if you haven't already).

And don't worry about not feeling any niggles. I didn't loose my plug or have any labour signs until 12 hours before Maya popped out. Then it was all on for young and old...
Cass, Maya was fully descended at the beginning of labour. But my waters didn't break until she was crowning. I could actually feel her head coming out and reached down but what I felt was the amniotic sac covering her pretty head. I distinctly remember the pop when my waters broke and I think it was only about 10 minutes later that her head was out.

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