French term
fort en arrière
Du point de vue orthopédique : les cocons permettent de limiter les plagiocéphalies liées en partie au positionnement dorsal impératif pour la prévention des morts subites du nourrisson. Non regroupé, le schéma corporel se fait en extension et l’enfant est « fort en arrière ». I'm not sure whether it means the infant is 'behind' in his development or whether he develops a strong back!!! As you can see, I need some advice or I could get this badly wrong...
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SJLD
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Oct 2, 2010 08:14: Stéphanie Soudais (X) changed "Term asked" from "« fort en arrière »" to "fort en arrière"
Proposed translations
United Kingdom
Spécialiste en écologie
Native in: English 
, French
Works in: English to French, French to English
flattened/lies with a flattened posture
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Note added at 2 days1 hr (2010-10-04 09:41:15 GMT)
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If not held in flexion, the baby will tend to be extended with a flattened posture.
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Note added at 2 days1 hr (2010-10-04 09:41:51 GMT)
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SJLD's explanation was referring to prone, whereas the issue is when the baby is in supine.
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Note added at 2 days1 hr (2010-10-04 09:45:22 GMT)
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"If not supported in flexion, the baby will tend to be extended with a flattened posture" is a suggested translation for the expression rather than an explanation!
The baby has to be nursed in supine, so the issue then becomes 2o pbs such as plagiocephaly, hip subluxation, ...therefore must be helped into a flexed position in supine
http://adc.bmj.com/content/66/7_Spec_No/797.abstract
http://www.babyfirst.com/parents-corner/promoting-development.php
Canada
30+ years experience, Trados user
Native in: French (Variants: Standard-France, Canadian) 
Works in: English to French, French
"way back"
in reclining position, close to horizontal position
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B D Finch
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Thank you.
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Hilary Wilson
: refers to fact that if placed in supine prems tend to flatten out due to poor muscle tone. It does not refer to their position in space or relative to the horizontal
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Sorry but that doesn't fit with French terms.
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... and all is concentrated in the baby's back
The body schema develops in an extended position with an overconcentration on the back.
This is an example of a text where you really need to be able to consult with the author. I suggest you do if this is possible. Otherwise lots of TNs!
| your explanation is very clear and helpful. Unfortunately I can't consult the client, as it's weekend and the translation is need first thing Monday (typical) |
| Here is the answer from the client. "Cela veut dire que le bébé est ‘en extension, dans une position courbé en arrière, les membres très écarté’ |
Reference comments
http://www.perinat-france.org/upload/professionnelle/reseaux...
Discussion
I think it does mean the baby's development is concentrated in the back muscles (see the ref I posted). But this term seems to have been invented by the designers/promoters of the cocoon bizzo.