Which direction does the baby face in loa fetal position?

It is not easy to check the fetal position before seven months of pregnancy. This is because at this time there is more amniotic fluid in the uterus, there is enough space for the fetus to move, and the fetal position is not fixed, so there is no need to check the fetal position. Until the seventh month of pregnancy, it is already the late stage of pregnancy, and the life to the birth of the baby is approaching, so as to determine the method of the birth of the baby. Next, let's talk about the topic of fetal position, and say: Which side does the baby face in the LOA fetal position? Can LOA fetal position be chosen for natural birth?

In the LOA fetal position, which side is the baby's face facing? We need to know that LOA is the abbreviation of the fetal position. The three letters respectively represent different meanings. L means the bone is on the left side of the pelvis, and O means the top is presented, which is the "pillow". Therefore, the LOA fetal position actually refers to the left occipital anterior fetal position. In other words, the baby's back is forward, the chest is backward, the hands are crossed on the chest, and the legs are curled. At this time, the head is not high and is bent. Medically speaking, this is a very normal fetal position. But in this fetal position, we don't know which direction the baby's face is facing. No matter which direction the baby faces, as long as the fetal position is normal, it's fine.

Can LOA fetal position be used for natural birth? Fetal position refers to the position and posture of the fetus in the pregnant woman's uterus. LOA fetal position is a common fetal position and is also the best choice for natural birth. Naturally, the LOA fetal position is the first criterion for choosing a natural birth. It also needs to be combined with the condition of the fetus's umbilical cord and the condition of the pregnant woman's amniotic fluid. Only if the pregnant woman has sufficient amniotic fluid and the fetal umbilical cord is not wrapped around the neck, it is better to choose a natural birth. It should also be noted that the fetus cannot be too large, otherwise it will increase the pressure on the pregnant woman.

According to the above, we know that LOA mainly indicates the fetal position. Specifically, this fetal position is the left occipital anterior fetal position with vertex presentation. This is a relatively normal fetal position and also a common fetal position. However, there is no way to know which side the face is facing. In order to choose natural delivery in LOA fetal position, a comprehensive analysis of the amniotic fluid of the pregnant woman, the umbilical cord of the fetus and the size of the fetus is required.