Causes of fetal breech presentation
Breech presentation is when the baby\’s head is pointing upwards and the buttocks are pointing down. This abnormal fetal position will make childbirth more difficult and may even lead to dystocia. The exact cause of fetal breech presentation has not been found medically, but research shows that the following factors may be the main causes of fetal breech presentation.
First of all, the size of the fetus is related to abnormal fetal position. If the fetus is larger or the space in the uterine cavity is smaller, the fetus is more likely to be in the breech position. Secondly, too much or too little amniotic fluid may also affect the fetal position. In addition, maternal uterine malformation, multiple pregnancy, placental abnormalities, etc. will also increase the probability of fetal breech presentation.
Prevention of abnormal fetal position
The prevention of abnormal fetal position can start from the following aspects.
First of all, pregnant women need to maintain good living habits, such as healthy eating and moderate exercise. This helps maintain the health of pregnant women and reduces the probability of abnormal fetal position caused by poor physical condition of pregnant women. Secondly, pregnant women need to have regular prenatal check-ups, follow the doctor\’s advice, and deal with complications during pregnancy in a timely manner. Finally, pregnant women need to pay attention to body posture in daily life and try to avoid standing or sitting for too long, thereby reducing the range of movement of the fetus in the womb.
How to deal with fetal breech position
If the fetus is in breech position, pregnant women can take the following methods under the advice of a doctor.
First, try flipping the technique. This usually needs to be done under the guidance of a doctor to avoid harm to pregnant women and fetuses. Secondly, medication can be used to assist delivery. Pregnant women can use it under the advice of a doctor to promote the contraction of uterine smooth muscle and promote the autonomous turning of the fetus. Finally, caesarean section may be necessary for abnormal fetal appearance and causative abnormalities that cause the fetus to be in breech position.
Precautions after fetal breech presentation
If a pregnant woman has determined that her fetus is in breech position, she needs to pay attention to the following matters.
First of all, pregnant women need to determine the time and method of delivery based on the doctor\’s advice. This helps avoid dangerous situations during childbirth. Secondly, pregnant women need to have regular check-ups and strictly abide by the doctor\’s recommendations to control complications during pregnancy. Finally, pregnant women need regular prenatal education to understand how to have a natural birth or a caesarean section so that they can cooperate better during childbirth.
In short, fetal breech presentation may be the result of many factors. During pregnancy care and prenatal examination, attention must be paid to the timely diagnosis and treatment of abnormal fetal position to ensure the health of mother and baby.
