Is it impossible to deliver a baby naturally in the late pregnancy when the fetus is in breech position? What actions can be taken to adjust the fetal breech position?

Generally, the fetal position can be seen in the sixth or seventh month of pregnancy. The normal fetal position should be head first. If it is transverse or breech, it is an abnormal fetal position. Breech position means that the fetus is in the uterus with the head above the buttocks. If the fetal position is not head first in the late pregnancy, the risk of natural delivery will be very high. Let's learn more about it.

Is it impossible to deliver naturally if the fetus is in breech position in late pregnancy?

The risk of vaginal delivery increases when the fetus is in breech position.

The head of the fetus is the largest and hardest part of the body compared to the rest of the body. If the fetus is in the head first position, the head of the fetus will be produced first, and the rest of the body will be produced easily through the birth canal.

If it is a breech position, the body will come out first, because the fetal body cannot stretch the cervix enough to allow the fetal head to come out, so the delivery of the fetal head will be much more difficult. It is easy to cause fetal hypoxia and suffocation.

Therefore, if the fetus is in breech position when delivery is imminent, it is recommended to use cesarean section, which is safer. Although there are cases of normal vaginal delivery, the risk is still relatively high.

What actions can be used to adjust the fetal breech position?

If the fetus is found to be in breech position around 30 weeks of pregnancy, the pregnant mother can make adjustments in time. The specific method is to take the chest-knee lying position and practice it every day until the baby returns to the normal fetal position. It is recommended to do it once a day in the morning and evening, each time for 10 to 15 minutes. It is best to go to the hospital for a check-up after 5 to 7 days.

Of course, if the fetus is in breech position after 32 weeks of pregnancy, it can only be turned back by the baby itself. There are also surgeries for correcting the fetus, where the doctor observes the B-ultrasound and massages the pregnant woman's abdomen to turn the fetus. This process may cause some discomfort, but it is tolerable. However, this is not suitable for all pregnant women.

In short, a breech position fetus does not necessarily mean that a natural birth is impossible, but for safety reasons, it is better for pregnant mothers to choose a caesarean section.

Harm of fetal breech position to pregnant women

When the fetus is in breech presentation, the buttocks cannot be pressed against the uterus and cervix, and the gap left behind can easily lead to premature rupture of membranes. In addition, breech presentation may also lead to weak uterine contractions during delivery, which will lead to prolonged delivery and even severe postpartum hemorrhage. Premature rupture of membranes can also cause umbilical cord prolapse, and the incidence rate is 10 times that of head presentation. In addition, premature rupture of membranes can also lead to premature delivery, endangering the life of the fetus and increasing the mortality rate.