The situation of fetal transverse position is not unfamiliar, which is not a good thing for pregnant women. It means that the difficulty of delivery increases, which is not conducive to pregnant women choosing vaginal delivery. If the fetal position has not been corrected by the time of delivery, a cesarean section can be performed. However, what causes fetal transverse position?
The reasons for fetal transverse position are quite complex, such as fetal development being relatively large, but pregnant women with pelvic stenosis and placenta previa are also prone to transverse position. In addition, pregnant women with twins are also more likely to cause fetal transverse position. The transverse position of the fetus needs to be corrected as soon as possible, and it will be difficult to correct it once the fetal position is basically fixed.
Fetal transverse position is not conducive to vaginal delivery. If pregnant women insist on vaginal delivery, it may increase the risk of intrauterine asphyxia. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant women undergo prenatal examinations to diagnose fetal malposition in advance, so as to correct it in a timely manner. The best time to correct fetal position is before 30 weeks of pregnancy, when the fetus is smaller and has a wider range of motion, and there is a greater possibility of self correction.
After 30 weeks, if the baby is still in a horizontal position, knee chest position exercises can be performed to improve the condition. This requires the pregnant woman to persist for a period of time to have an effect, and regular hospital check ups should be conducted to see how the fetal position is. In addition, some pregnant women may choose to have a doctor help the fetus transform into a head position, which carries certain risks, so pregnant women should be cautious.
