What should I do if the fetal head gets stuck in the pelvis

  Fetal position is a concern for many pregnant women, which has a certain impact on delivery. Generally, around 36 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus will slowly enter the pelvic cavity, but the specific time varies from person to person. However, some fetuses may not enter the pelvic cavity smoothly and may have a stuck head. So, what should we do if the fetal head gets stuck in the pelvis?

  

What should I do if the fetal head gets stuck in the pelvis1

  The fetal head is stuck in the pelvis, and it is necessary to use birth forceps or adopt a cesarean section according to the actual situation to avoid difficult delivery. When the fetal head is stuck, the oxygen supply in the birth canal is limited, which can easily lead to fetal asphyxia and hypoxia, which is extremely detrimental to the safety of the fetus. Therefore, timely measures should be taken to deal with it.

  In the late stage of pregnancy, pregnant women should regularly undergo prenatal check ups to understand the size of the fetal head circumference, and then combine pelvic measurements to choose the appropriate delivery method. If the fetal position is not correct, it is best to use a cesarean section to deliver the fetus, but before that, it is also necessary to understand whether the fetus is mature, so as to determine the date of cesarean section.

  There are many reasons for fetal malposition, such as when there is insufficient amniotic fluid, the fetus does not move much in the uterine cavity, resulting in abnormal fetal position. If it is not yet in labor, pregnant women should correct fetal position in a timely manner, which can also have a certain improvement effect.

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