How many weeks of pregnancy is the fetus head down

Pregnancy is a dynamic process. The baby may be head down at one moment and head up at another moment. As a parent, don't worry too much. Some pregnant women found that their baby's umbilical cord was wrapped around the neck for two weeks during color ultrasound examination, but by the time of delivery, the umbilical cord around the neck disappeared again. Therefore, as a mother, you should go to the hospital for examination in time and follow the doctor's advice.

How many weeks of pregnancy is the fetus head down

Generally speaking, the head of the fetus in the belly will face downwards around 20 weeks of pregnancy, but different pregnant women have different physical constitutions, so the time the fetal head faces downwards will also be different. It is recommended to lie on the left side when sleeping, which can properly help the fetal head in the belly move downwards. If the fetal head still does not face downwards, it is recommended to choose a caesarean section when giving birth. Pregnant women must go to the hospital for regular check-ups.

At the latest after 28 weeks of pregnancy, the fetal head will be fixed. At this time, the fetal head should be facing downwards, so that it can be said that the fetal position is correct. If the fetal head is not facing downwards at this time, it needs to be corrected, because only when the fetal position is normal can natural delivery be achieved. If the fetal position is not correct, surgical delivery is required.

How to position the fetus head downward

Before 30 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is still small relative to the uterus, and there is more amniotic fluid in the mother's uterus, so the fetus has room to move and will correct its position on its own. After 30 weeks of pregnancy, most fetuses can naturally turn to a "cephalic position". However, generally speaking, if the fetal position is still abnormal at 30-34 weeks of pregnancy, it needs to be corrected. Pregnant women are advised to empty their bladders, loosen their belts, lie on a hard bed, support themselves with their knees on the bed, raise their hips high, keep their thighs perpendicular to the bed, and keep their chests as close to the bed as possible. Do it once in the morning and once in the evening, each time for 15 minutes, for 1 week. Then go to the hospital for regular checkups.

Generally speaking, the fetus's head will be facing downwards at 20 weeks of pregnancy. However, the fetus has a relatively large space in the mother's body at this time and will still move. Generally, the fetal position is basically fixed by the 28th week of pregnancy. If the fetal head is not facing downward at this time, the pregnant mother can intentionally make some corrections.