What is the best fetal position for birth?

Women need to do many prenatal examinations during pregnancy. These prenatal examinations are to see whether the fetus is growing and developing healthily. It is necessary not only to check the substances that are lacking in the fetus's growth, but also to check whether the fetal position is normal, because the normal fetal position can not only help the fetus grow better, but also help women give birth. So what is the best fetal position?

The normal fetal position should be occiput anterior, that is, the fetus's back is in front, chest is behind, hands are crossed on the chest, legs are curled, head is bent, and the occipital region is lowest. In this fetal position, the head of the fetus enters the pelvis first during delivery, so it is also called the "head first" fetal position.

There are many types of abnormal fetal positions. The head is presented first, but the head is extended instead of flexed, or the occipital bone is at the back, which is also considered an abnormal fetal position. In addition, during delivery, if other parts of the fetus enter the pelvis first, it is considered an abnormal fetal position. For example, transverse position, frontal position, breech position, occipital position and facial position.

How many weeks of pregnancy to check the fetal position

In order to understand the position and development of the fetus in the mother's body, pregnant women usually go to the hospital for regular check-ups. The items included in pregnancy checkups also change with the number of days of pregnancy. So, at what weeks of pregnancy can you check the fetal position?

Because the fetal position is not fixed before 28 weeks of pregnancy, that is, before 7 months. Therefore, checking the fetal position usually starts after 28. If you are not sure, as long as you go to the hospital regularly for pregnancy check-ups, the doctor will tell you to add a fetal position check when the time comes.

After the fetus is 7 months old, the frequency of checking the fetal position should be once every half a month so that the fetal position can be understood in time. If the fetal position is found to be abnormal, the pregnant mother can correct the fetal position under the guidance of a doctor. Generally speaking, the best time to correct fetal position is around 30-32 weeks.

When the fetus is 8 months old, the amniotic fluid in the uterus is already less, and the fetus is developing rapidly, so the fetal position is fixed. If the fetal position is still found to be abnormal at this time, it is basically impossible to correct it. This reminds pregnant mothers of the importance of understanding the fetal position in a timely manner.