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37 weeks pregnant 3rd baby. baby has been persistently posterior. doc also thinks baby will be 8.lbs+. chances baby will turn? scared of painful l&d!

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Delivery: There is still time for the baby to turn. If not your OB will decide if this delivery is ok vaginally or will need a c - section. Good luck.

Answered 4/1/2016

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Dr. Aaron Love answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

3rd time is a charm: Chances of turning are a coin toss but if this is a third vaginal birth, either heads or tails should be a breeze.

Answered 4/1/2016

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