Improper fetal position is indeed a very distressing thing for expectant mothers, and it is like a bolt from the blue for expectant mothers who want to give birth naturally. But please rest assured, expectant mothers, incorrect fetal position is not as scary as pregnant mothers imagine.
First of all, we need to clarify what fetal position means?
Abnormal fetal position generally refers to the abnormal position of the fetus in the uterus after 30 weeks of pregnancy. It is more common in pregnant women with loose abdominal walls and multiparous women. Abnormal fetal positions include breech, transverse, occipito-posterior and facial positions. Breech position is more common, and transverse position is the most harmful to mother and baby. Because abnormal fetal position can bring varying degrees of difficulty and danger to childbirth, early correction of the fetal position is of great significance to prevent dystocia.
Warm reminder: Expectant mothers who still want to have a normal delivery while their fetus is in an abnormal position can follow their doctor’s advice and make the final decision before delivery. After all, the safety of mother and baby is the most important thing!
Can I have a normal delivery if the fetus is in an abnormal position?
Some doctors believe that pregnant women with sufficient gestational age, large enough pelvic cavity, normal fetal weight, and a history of natural delivery can consider vaginal delivery. Some doctors also believe that in order to reduce the chance of fetal injury and avoid fetal complications, a caesarean section is recommended as long as the fetal position is incorrect. In fact, there are several delivery methods and treatments for fetal malposition.
In the past 10 to 20 years, the mainstream of pregnant women with abnormal fetal position in major hospitals has been cesarean section. This is because many studies have found that cesarean section is safer than vaginal delivery, which has many uncertainties. And difficult to control.
If a pregnant woman insists on giving birth naturally, the doctor must communicate carefully with the pregnant woman to discuss the pros and cons when the term is approaching, and also assess the size of the pelvic cavity and fetus, and the condition of the fetus. fetal position. During labor, the progress of labor must be closely monitored. Once dystocia or fetal distress occurs, caesarean section or assisted delivery should be performed immediately to ensure the safety of the fetus and mother, and complete first aid equipment should be prepared.
If the fetal position is not prenatal, some correction methods can be used to correct the fetal position!
How to correct fetal position?
Chest and knee position:
That is, the pregnant woman keeps her head down and her buttocks raised. Before doing Chest-Knees Pose, urinate first and loosen your belt. Pregnant women can kneel on a hard bed, put a pillow on their chest, bend their forearms upward, lean their head on the bed and turn to one side, with their buttocks and thighs at a right angle. It can be taken 2-3 times a day, 10-15 minutes each time. A course of treatment lasts 5-7 days, and will be reviewed after a week. This is a change in the fetal center of gravity to increase the chance of the fetus turning to a head-on position. The advantage is that it does not require any conditions or equipment, as long as you keep practicing at home. The disadvantage is that pregnant women may experience symptoms such as backache, dizziness, and nausea during exercise, and they often cannot persist.
Moxibustion on Yin points:
This is the traditional Chinese medicine method for correcting fetal position. Pregnant women lie on their back or sitting position and loosen the belt. at the same time,The doctor will moxibustion the Yin points on both sides (outside of the little toe), 1-2 times a day, 15 minutes each time, 5 times as a course of treatment, and review after a week. This method is simple, painless and economical to operate. Pregnant women can also learn moxibustion treatment on their own.
External inversion:
If the above method is not effective in correcting the fetal position, usually after 30 weeks of pregnancy, the doctor can go to the hospital to push the fetus upside down. This method requires professional skills and pregnant women should not do it at home.
When is the best time to correct fetal position?
Before 28 weeks of pregnancy, because there is more amniotic fluid and the fetus is smaller, it has a larger range of activities in the uterus and its position is not easy to fix. After 32 weeks of pregnancy, the baby grows rapidly and the amniotic fluid decreases relatively. At this time, the baby\’s posture and position are relatively fixed. Therefore, after 32 weeks of pregnancy, if the baby is still in an \”abnormal position\”, it can basically be determined. Of course, it is not ruled out that a very small number of babies will have \”unexpected behaviors.\” Therefore, the most suitable time to correct fetal position is between 30 and 32 weeks of pregnancy.