There are many situations with fetal position, but only the head position is normal. However, due to many factors, some fetuses are in a transverse position. This means that during delivery, the arms or shoulders of the fetus will be exposed first, and the fetal head will be exposed later. This can easily cause difficult labor and even cause fetal hypoxia in the uterus, which is unfavorable for both the pregnant woman and the fetus. However, what does the term 'transverse position' mean?
Fetal position means transverse position, which refers to the fetus lying horizontally in the uterus. There are many reasons for this phenomenon, because the fetus can move freely in the uterus. When there is a lot of amniotic fluid, the space for fetal movement is relatively large, so it is easy to have fetal malposition. If it occurs before 28 weeks of pregnancy, pregnant women do not need to worry too much. This situation can be improved on its own.
Furthermore, if the space limitation of the fetus in the uterine cavity is relatively large, it is also easy to cause fetal malposition, and in case of twin pregnancy, the possibility of fetal malposition will be greater. After reaching the late stage of pregnancy, the fetus will gradually enter the pelvic cavity. If the fetal head is too large, it may not enter the pelvic cavity for a long time, which can also lead to abnormal fetal position.
After 32 weeks of pregnancy, if the fetal position has not been corrected, knee chest position exercises can be used to improve it. This requires long-term persistence to be effective. If the effect of self correction is not significant, external reversal surgery can also be performed at the hospital. However, this method has certain risks, so women should be cautious. If it has not been corrected by the due date, it is best to undergo cesarean section for delivery.
