Correction of fetal position sleeping posture

The transverse position of the fetus is a serious problem. It affects the delivery of the baby to a certain extent, and it deserves great attention. Many friends associate the transverse position of the fetus with sleeping posture. So is the transverse position of the fetus related to sleeping posture? What should we do if the fetus is in a transverse position? Next, let’s take a look at it.

Is there any correlation between the transverse position of the fetus and the sleeping position?

The transverse position of the fetus plays an important role in deciding whether to choose natural delivery. Therefore, before the pregnant woman gives birth, for the safety of mother and child, it is necessary to check the fetal position. In the early stages of pregnancy, the mother's abdomen is not yet obvious, so she can sleep in any way that has no significant impact on the baby in her belly. But in the second half of pregnancy, the expectant mother's belly becomes fat and it is uncomfortable to sleep no matter how she does it.

What to do if the fetus is in transverse position

First, the chest-knee position means that the pregnant woman maintains a head-low and hip-high posture. Before doing the chest-knee position, you should urinate on your own and loosen your belt. Pregnant women can kneel on a hard bed, put a pillow under their chest, bend their upper arms, put their head on the edge of the bed and turn it to one side, with their buttocks and thighs at an angle. It can be done 2-3 times a day, each time for 10-15 minutes. A course of treatment is 5-7 days, and a follow-up visit should be made after one week. This is a way to increase the chance of the baby changing to a head position by taking advantage of the change in the baby's center of gravity. The advantage is that it does not require any conditions or equipment, as long as you practice at home. The disadvantage is that pregnant women may experience back pain, dizziness, nausea, etc. during practice, and they often cannot persist.

Second, use moxa to burn the Zhiyin acupoint. It is a traditional Chinese medicine method to correct the fetal position. The pregnant woman should lie flat or sit upright and loosen her belt. In addition, the doctor will moxibustion the bilateral Zhiyin points (on both sides of the little toe) 1-2 times a day, each time for 15 minutes. 5 times constitute a treatment course, and follow up after one week. This method is simple to operate, painless, and economical. Pregnant women can also learn to do moxibustion on their own.

Third, external version. If the above methods fail to correct the fetal position, you can generally go to the hospital outpatient clinic after 30 weeks of pregnancy and have the doctor reverse the fetus using hand-pushing or other postures. This method requires professional technicians and pregnant women cannot do it themselves at home.

Generally speaking, the transverse position of the fetus is related to the sleeping position, so pregnant mothers should pay attention to the sleeping position. It is best to choose the left sleeping position, which is good for the baby. There are various reasons for transverse fetal position, such as excessive amniotic fluid flow, uterine malformation, malformed fetus, placenta previa, etc. If this happens, go to the hospital immediately.