What is fetal malposition?
Before 4 months of pregnancy, the baby was very young, floating in amniotic fluid, and often changed various postures and orientations. /kloc-after 0/6 ~ 28 weeks, especially after 32 weeks of pregnancy, the baby is getting bigger and bigger, and its rotation in amniotic fluid is limited, and its position will gradually stabilize. At this time, it is not easy to change from abnormal fetal position to normal fetal position.
Normal fetal position:
The so-called normal fetal position is "the head is low and the hips are high", and the head rests on the cervix. The following conditions are abnormal fetal position:
Breech position:
The baby's butt is at the bottom, the head is on the floor, and the baby is sitting. This is the most common fetal position.
Lateral position:
The fetus is lying on its back, facing the birth canal, and the exposed part may be the shoulder, which is low in probability but the highest in risk.
Amount:
The normal fetal position is that the "head" is facing the cervix, while the forehead position is that the baby's "forehead" is facing the cervix, and the forehead is the first exposed part, which will affect the progress of labor.
Facial position:
The head is down, but the baby's face is facing the cervix, and the first part is the chin. This kind of fetal position will delay the labor process and increase the chance of dystocia.
Occipital posterior position:
The baby's face is up, and the back of the baby's head is exposed first. If you stay in the occipital position all the time during the production process, you will have dystocia.
What's the effect of incorrect fetal position?
Improper fetal position will not have adverse effects on the pregnancy process, nor will it affect the growth of the baby's limbs, but we must pay attention to the choice of production methods. Abnormal fetal position will increase the risk of natural delivery, such as dystocia or fetal distress.
What is the need for caesarean section?
If the baby is full-term, the doctor judges it as breech position or transverse position, and suggests that pregnant mommy choose caesarean section to welcome the baby in the safest way. As for other abnormal fetal position, it depends on the situation of delivery.
What should I do if the fetal position is not correct?
Pregnant mommy was told that the fetal position was not correct during the prenatal examination, so don't worry too much. Usually in the 7-8 months of pregnancy, there is an 80-90% chance that the fetal position will turn positive on its own. If the fetal position cannot be changed by the time of labor, the doctor will take appropriate measures to help mommy give birth. Mommy can also help the fetal position to turn positive in the following ways on weekdays:
"Knee-chest level" exercise
"Knee-chest horizontal" can help the baby to turn to normal fetal position, but it is still recommended that mommy practice more under the guidance of a doctor, which can improve the chances of the baby becoming a frequent visitor!
Timing: after 28-32 weeks of pregnancy, 2-3 times a day, each time about 5- 10 minutes.
Implementation method: adopt prone posture, with legs apart and shoulder width kneeling on the ground. Hips up, thighs perpendicular to the ground. Lean your head on the bed and turn to one side. Bend your forearm and lie on the ground on both sides of your chest.
Precautions:
It is best to implement it on a hard bed or floor, which can exert a good force. It is recommended to put on a yoga mat, which will stop slipping and will not rub the knee skin. It will be more comfortable to put a small pillow on your chest. Don't do it after meals to avoid indigestion. This exercise is a bit difficult. Mommy needs to evaluate her situation and decide how long to do it.
Yoga for pregnant women:
During pregnancy, pregnant mommy can also do some yoga for pregnant women under the guidance of a professional yoga teacher, which not only helps to correct fetal position, but also helps to give birth naturally!