Optimal time for external fetal rotation

During the entire process of pregnancy, pregnant mothers will encounter many situations, so they must be prepared in advance. Don't worry too much when some situations occur. For example, when the pregnancy reaches 28 weeks, it is generally necessary to check the fetal position. The examination results will inevitably show that the fetus is in a transverse position. At this time, there is no need to worry too much, because many abnormal fetal positions can be corrected if you follow the advice of professional doctors, such as changing your usual sleeping position and slowly correcting the fetal position. It should be reminded that the best time to correct the fetal position is generally 30 to 32 weeks of pregnancy, so you must seize this time to correct it and go home immediately.

When is the best time to correct the fetal position?

Generally, pregnant women are recommended to have a B-ultrasound around the 28th week of pregnancy so that they can immediately detect the transverse position of the fetus. If the transverse position of the fetus is not properly handled at this time, many expectant mothers will be very worried when they hear that the transverse position of the fetus is very risky and want to know whether the fetal position can be corrected. The response is unquestionable. The transverse position of the fetus can be corrected, but you should try to choose the best time. If you miss it, there will be no way. Here I will share with you the best time to correct the fetal position. Let’s train and learn together now.

Only when the fetus is head down in the uterine cavity and the first part exposed when born is the top of the head, is it considered a normal fetal position. Anything else is an abnormal position. If the baby's position is incorrect, there will be certain dangers at birth, so expectant mothers should correct the fetal position at the appropriate time.

Before 28 weeks of pregnancy, because the fetus is small and the pregnant woman has a lot of amniotic fluid, the fetus can "swim" freely in the uterine cavity. At this time, the position is very unstable, and there is no question of whether to correct it during this period of time. But by the 32nd week, the baby is developing rapidly, and the baby's position and posture are basically determined without paying attention.

Generally speaking, the baby will automatically return to the "starting point" at 29 weeks, but if the baby is still in a "bad position" at 30 weeks, the expectant mother needs to take measures to correct it in all aspects. Therefore, the best time to correct the fetal position is during 30-32 weeks of pregnancy.

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After the expectant mother has a transverse position of the fetus, it is very risky to choose natural delivery. Therefore, pregnant women should go to the hospital for prenatal check-ups regularly. If the fetus is found to be in a transverse position, they should cooperate with the doctor to correct it immediately.