If you’ve heard the term “sunny side up baby” and felt an immediate wave of concern—take a breath. An occiput posterior (OP) baby is common, normal, and can be flipped during labor. It doesn’t mean your body is failing or that your birth is destined to be difficult—but it can change how labor feels and how we support it. As a birth doula and childbirth educator , my role isn’t to “fix” your body or force your baby into position. It’s to help create space, balance, and opti
