The best position for the fetus to be in before childbirth is the anterior position. The majority of fetuses get into this position before labor begins. A doctor or midwife may describe a fetus that lies slightly to the left as left occiput anterior or LOA, and one that lies slightly to the right as right occiput anterior or ROA. The posterior position is also known as the back-to-back position.
In this position, it can be difficult for the fetus to tuck their head in, which can make passing through the smallest part of the pelvis more challenging. This can lead to a slower and longer labor than the anterior position, and may also cause a backache.
A fetus may be more likely to end up in this position if the mother spends a long time sitting or laying down, such as if she is on bed rest. A transverse lie position is when the fetus is lying horizontally in the uterus.
Most fetuses will not remain in this position in the weeks and days leading up to labor. If a fetus is still in the transverse lie position just before birth, a cesarean delivery will be necessary. Without a cesarean delivery, there is a risk of a medical emergency known as an umbilical cord prolapse.
When an umbilical cord prolapse occurs, the woman delivers the umbilical cord in the birth canal before the baby.
There are different types of breech position, including:. If a woman is carrying twins, one fetus may be in an anterior or posterior position while the other fetus is in a breech position. It is safe for a fetus to be in any of the above breech positions while they are in the womb. However, there are some risks if the fetus is still in a breech position when labor begins. At the 35—36 week appointment, they will check to ensure that the fetus has moved into an anterior or posterior position. If the doctor is unsure about whether the fetus is in the correct position after a physical examination, they may request an ultrasound scan.
When the fetus is in the back-to-back or posterior position, the pregnancy bump may feel squishy. A woman may also notice kicks around the middle of the belly, and some people may also see an indentation around their belly button. When the fetus is in the anterior position, a woman may feel more kicks under the ribs.
Your baby kicks, squirms, and flips all day and night! But what exactly are they doing in there? Well, toward the end of your pregnancy, your baby will likely get into a head-down position so that they can begin their descent into the birth canal.
The exact timing of when your baby hits this position is individual. And some babies prefer other positions, like breech head up or transverse side lying. Most babies tend to shimmy their way into a cephalic head-first presentation before birth.
Your baby may move all over the place in the first and second trimesters. Their position may change wildly early on in the third trimester as well. As time passes, your baby gets bigger and starts to run out of space to move into different positions. Being head down is just half of the equation when it comes to birth. Why does this make a difference? It comes down to geometry.
Anterior is the ideal position for an uncomplicated vaginal delivery. Posterior presentation can mean a longer or potentially more difficult delivery, sometimes requiring a vacuum , forceps , or cesarean section.
If your baby is posterior even in early labor, they may still turn throughout the process as contractions move them around in the womb. Some babies completely spin to an anterior position during labor while others are born posterior.
You may not experience any signs that your baby has flipped into a head-down position. You need to get in there and feel around. But how? Pay close attention to the shapes in your belly, as well as the different movements you feel. It can be difficult to read the different lumps and bumps you feel on your stomach. It was created by Gaily Tully, certified professional midwife and author of SpinningBabies.
To use this technique, wait until you are at least 30 weeks pregnant. How you get your pregnant self onto, and off, this ironing board is definitely not going to be graceful. Ask for help. Swimming, says Comfort, may not have proven results for turning breech babies, but can be quite relaxing for women. The theory is that directing tunes toward the base of your bump might coax a baby whose head is near your ribs to turn toward a head-down also known as vertex position, closer to the cervix and birth canal.
There is no medical evidence to support this method, however. This can, of course, be frustrating: after a pregnancy that felt like smooth sailing, a flurry of decisions may need to be made last-minute, depending on fetal size, breech position, and—once the big day arrives—the length of your labour. Trust the baby—he or she may be breech for a good reason. Photo: iStockphoto. Acupuncture and moxibustion Moxibustion is a form of Chinese medicine and acupuncture, but instead of acupuncture needles, a practitioner applies gentle heat in the form of a mugwort stick, which looks a bit like a cigar.
Chiropractics: the Webster technique Chiropractics and, more specifically, the Webster technique you can watch videos online , are about addressing asymmetry in the pelvis and hipbones. Pelvic tilt aka the ironing-board technique The breech tilt, or pelvic tilt, essentially means lying on the floor and raising your hips, with your feet planted on the ground and your knees bent.
Swimming Swimming, says Comfort, may not have proven results for turning breech babies, but can be quite relaxing for women. Joseph Communications uses cookies for personalization, to customize its online advertisements, and for other purposes. Learn more or change your cookie preferences.
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