As the delivery period approaches, women need to undergo a fetal position check, which is a very important examination. It can be done through abdominal ultrasound to see the position of the fetus in the uterus. Good fetal position is helpful for women to give birth. So, what does fetal position mean?
The fetal position refers to the position where the head of the fetus is located below, and during delivery, the head is usually exposed first, which is more conducive to vaginal delivery. However, during pregnancy, many women are prone to fetal misalignment, so it is necessary to follow the guidance of professional doctors and take methods to correct it according to the actual situation, in order to avoid affecting the physical health of the fetus.
When the fetal position is not in the middle stage, effective correction can still be carried out because the fetus can move in the uterine cavity and no special intervention is needed before 28 weeks. The best time to correct fetal position is between 28-34 weeks of pregnancy. Women should seize the opportunity during this period and can correct it by lying in a knee chest position. After 38 weeks, it is difficult to correct.
The impact of fetal malposition is still significant, as it can lead to prolonged labor, hypoxia during delivery, and even brain damage. There is a high risk of intrauterine asphyxia, and head position is the normal fetal position. If there is hip or transverse position, it is called fetal malposition. If it has not been corrected during the labor stage, a cesarean section should be performed for delivery.
