Many expectant mothers who go for prenatal check ups in the middle and late stages of pregnancy may hear doctors say that the fetal head position is normal or low. Most pregnant women pay attention to the health of the fetus, but do not understand what fetal head position means. So, will low fetal head position cause premature birth?
If it is a pregnant woman in mid pregnancy, due to the undetermined fetal position, the fetal head will rise with the increase of pregnancy. If it is a pregnant woman in late pregnancy with a low fetal head position, premature birth may occur.
Fetal head position refers to the position where the fetus has already turned its head downwards in late pregnancy. The fetal head position is a more favorable normal fetal position for vaginal delivery, and a low head position indicates that the fetal head position is slightly lower than the normal head position. Therefore, if the fetal head position is low during pregnancy, pregnant women need to pay attention to the following aspects:
1. Rest in bed more often
When pregnant women find that the fetal head is low, they should rest more in bed. Do not engage in strenuous exercise, such as bending over, squatting, running, jumping, etc.
2. Regular prenatal check ups
Because there is a higher possibility of unexpected situations due to low fetal head position, it is necessary to regularly go to the hospital for prenatal check ups. Pregnant women in mid pregnancy can also check if there is any change in fetal position.
3. Preventing vaginal bleeding
Pregnant women with low fetal head position should take vaginal bleeding seriously and seek medical examination promptly. If necessary, doctors will take medication or other methods to protect the fetus from miscarriage or damage to the mother.
