The fetus can move freely in the pregnant woman's belly. After 18 weeks of pregnancy, the pregnant woman can still feel the fetal movement, that is, fetal movement. However, sometimes the fetus may have the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck, which makes the pregnant woman worried. So, can the fetus lie in a knee chest position with the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck?
Whether the fetal umbilical cord can be placed in a knee chest position around the neck depends on the specific situation. The knee chest position is mainly used to correct the fetal position. If the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck for one week but the fetal position is normal, there is no need to do a knee chest position. However, if the fetal position is not correct, it can be done. Pregnant women can improve it under the guidance of a doctor.
Some pregnant women have longer umbilical cords and frequent fetal movements in the uterus, which may cause the umbilical cord to entangle around the neck. If the entanglement is not particularly severe, the fetus may rotate back on its own. Therefore, pregnant women do not need to worry too much. They can exercise more regularly, such as doing prenatal exercises, which can also help improve this phenomenon.
The knee chest position should be done once a day in the morning and once in the evening, for about ten minutes each time, for one week continuously, in order to effectively correct the fetal position. At the same time, a follow-up examination is needed to see if the umbilical cord around the neck has improved. Pregnant women should reduce vibration and maintain a sleeping position on the left side, which is beneficial for improving their condition. They should also keep track of the frequency of fetal movements.
