Accuracy of transverse ultrasound in determining gender

Many expectant parents are very curious about the gender of the fetus. They want to know the gender of the fetus in advance and prepare some things for it in advance. However, sometimes the fetus will be in a transverse position, so some expectant mothers will worry whether the transverse position of the fetus will affect the determination of gender. So, does the transverse position of the fetus affect the gender?

Does the transverse position of the fetus affect the gender?

There are many reasons that lead to transverse position of the fetus, such as the pregnant woman's abdomen is too loose, placenta previa, uterine malformation, umbilical cord abnormalities, etc., and these have nothing to do with the identification of the sex of the fetus. Moreover, the transverse position of the fetus during pregnancy can be changed in some ways, but the gender identification of the fetus cannot be changed. Therefore, a transverse fetal position is not necessarily a girl. The position of the fetus generally does not affect the B-ultrasound observation of the fetus's gender, but this kind of thing is against the regulations, so it is recommended that you do not check it.

Specific steps: Pregnant women should empty their bladder, wear loose and stretchable clothes and pants, kneel on the bed, and spread their legs shoulder-width apart. Then bend both arms to the edge of the bed, with the chest and shoulders as close to the bed as possible, the knees bent, the calves and thighs at a 90-degree angle, the knees and calves pressed against the bed surface, and the buttocks raised as much as possible. Use the strength of your breasts and legs to support your whole body. Do not pinch or pull your abdomen with your thighs. Maintain this position for 10 to 15 minutes. Do this 2 to 3 times a day for 1 week and then come back for a follow-up visit. The fetal head is in the upper right abdomen. The fetal position has always been correct before. Now, changing the fetal position according to sleeping posture is not very effective. Implementation suggestions: The sleeping position is generally for pregnant women to sleep on the left side, which is beneficial to the baby's oxygen production. However, the uterus increases significantly in the later stages of pregnancy. If you feel comfortable, you can switch between sleeping on the left and right sides. You can see whether you can change to a head position by lying on the knees and chest. If you feel uncomfortable during exercise, stop and rest at any time. The sleeping position adopted by pregnant mothers is related to ensuring that the baby will not be threatened by insufficient oxygen. It usually has little to do with the fetal position. However, if the baby is in a transverse position in the late pregnancy, it should be paid attention to, and it is best to correct it before the baby enters the calf.

How to sleep with a transverse fetus

Pregnant mothers sleeping on the left side is beneficial to the improvement of the fetal position. On the one hand, sleeping in the left side position will not put too much pressure on the pregnant mother's heart, and on the other hand it can also reduce the degree of right rotation of the uterus. In addition, sleeping on the left side can reduce edema in pregnant mothers, increase the blood volume of the embryo, and allow the fetus to absorb enough CO2. After the fetus is in a transverse position in the second trimester of pregnancy, if the pregnant mother can often maintain a left sleeping position, it will help correct the fetal position.

Specific steps of the chest-knee position method: The pregnant woman should empty her bladder, wear loose and stretchable clothes, kneel on the bed, and spread her legs shoulder-width apart. Then bend both arms to the edge of the bed, with the chest and shoulders as close to the bed as possible, the knees bent, the calves and thighs at a 90-degree angle, the knees and calves pressed against the bed surface, and the buttocks raised as much as possible. Use the strength of your breasts and legs to support your whole body. Do not pinch or pull your abdomen with your thighs. Maintain this position for 10 to 15 minutes. Do this 2 to 3 times a day for 1 week and then come back for a follow-up visit.