In the later stages of pregnancy, the fetus will slowly rotate downwards to a position where the head is down and the hips are up. This position will be maintained during delivery to prepare for a smooth delivery. However, some new mothers may not be familiar with the fact that the baby's head will only be facing downwards after several months of pregnancy. Next, let me explain it to you.
How many months pregnant does the baby have their head down
Generally speaking, before seven months of pregnancy, due to the small size of the fetus and relatively abundant amniotic fluid, the fetus is difficult to fix and appears floating. After seven months, most fetuses will naturally transition to a head position, with the fetus facing downwards. But sometimes there may be situations where it turns back after being overturned. At this time, it is usually necessary to go to the hospital for a check-up once a week. If the fetal position has not been corrected to head position by 30 weeks, fetal correction should be performed. The most suitable time for correcting fetal malposition is between 30-32 weeks of pregnancy.
Correction methods for fetal malposition
1. Chest and Knee Lying Position: The pregnant mother kneels on the bed in a kneeling position, with both hands pressed against the bed surface and legs spread shoulder width apart. Try to keep your chest and shoulders as close to the bed surface as possible, and lean your face to one side. Bend your knees and keep your thighs perpendicular to the ground. Maintain this position for about two minutes, gradually increasing to 5-10 minutes after adaptation, and do it two to three times a day. This action is only suitable for expectant mothers who are 30-34 weeks pregnant to adjust the fetal position. Every time, you need to urinate and loosen your belt first.
2. Moxibustion to the Yin acupoint: Take a supine or sitting position, loosen the belt, and use moxa rolls to burn both sides to the Yin acupoint (outer side of the little toe), or use laser irradiation to the Yin acupoint. Take Ai Zhi 1-2 times a day, each time for 15 minutes. When fetal movement occurs, immediately place yourself in a chest and knee position, which is beneficial for fetal transfer. This action is suitable for expectant mothers to adjust fetal position before 30-34 weeks of pregnancy. The duration of each action should not be too long, and the frequency of doing this action should not be too high. If there is no significant increase in fetal movement after one week of continuous practice, it indicates that the method is ineffective. Be careful not to get the moxa too close to the skin to avoid burning it.
3. External inversion technique: Use your hand to touch the head and buttocks of the fetus on the abdominal wall. Push the buttocks up and slowly rotate the fetal head into the pelvic cavity. Then wrap the abdomen with cloth and maintain the head position. This treatment method must be implemented by a doctor.
Therefore, in the later stages of pregnancy, expectant mothers must pay attention to whether the fetal position is correct in a timely manner. If the fetus is not correct, appropriate methods must be taken to correct it. If the fetal position cannot be corrected successfully for a period of time, do not force it anymore. If the fetal position is forcibly changed, it may have an impact on both the fetus and the pregnant woman. It is recommended to regularly observe the condition of the fetus.
