Picture of loa fetal position in the belly

The posture of the fetus before birth, which we often call the fetal position, is very important. The fetal position is not only related to the well-being of the fetus but also has a certain effect on the delivery of pregnant women. As for the fetal position, if the fetus is in an abnormal transverse position, it is necessary to correct the fetal position immediately. Some mothers may ask what it means if their fetal position is loa? These are issues related to the normal fetal position. Below I will specifically tell you what the loa fetal position looks like in the belly.

The position of the fetus in the belly

When pregnant mothers go to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor tells them that the fetus is in the loa position. Many pregnant mothers are concerned about this. What does fetal position loa mean? First of all, we should understand that the writing of fetal position is expressed in three aspects. The first is that when the fetus is on the left side of the pelvis, it is written as left (L), and when the fetus is on the right side of the pelvis, it is written as right (R). The second refers to the name of the bone, which is "occipital" if it is presented first, written "O", "sacral" if it is presented buttocks first, written "S", "chin" if it is presented first, written "M", and "Sc" if it is presented first. The third refers to when the bone is in the front, back, or side of the pelvis.

The fetal position loa we often refer to here refers to the situation of the left occipital front fetal position, that is, the baby's back is forward and the chest is backward, then the hands are crossed on the chest, the legs are curled, the head is lowered and bent, and the back of the head is the smallest. In medicine, this is a normal fetal position, which is more perfect than other fetal positions during childbirth.

Can I choose a natural birth if my fetus is in loa position?

Fetal position refers to the position and posture of the fetus in the mother's belly. In practical terms, it refers to the up, down, left, and right relationship of the fetus in front of the mother's pelvic bone. The fetal position loa is what we often call the left occipital anterior position. The fetus's occipital bone is located on the left front of the pregnant mother's pelvis. It is the most common fetal position. Pregnant mothers don't have to worry. The fetal position loa is the best choice for normal delivery.

However, expectant mothers should also note that the fetal position loa does not necessarily mean that they can choose a natural birth. It also depends on whether other factors for choosing a natural birth are considered. If you want to choose a natural birth, you must first consider the umbilical cord of the fetus. If the umbilical cord of the fetus is wrapped around the neck, this situation is not suitable for a natural birth. There is also the flow rate of amniotic fluid in pregnant women. When giving birth, if the pregnant woman does not have enough amniotic fluid, it is not recommended to choose natural delivery. The next question is whether the pregnant woman has any symptoms. For symptoms that may affect the choice of natural birth, it is best for the pregnant woman not to choose natural birth. Finally, the question is whether the fetus is too large. When the fetus is too large, it will increase the pressure on the pregnant woman, causing dystocia, and it is not suitable to choose natural delivery.

Where should you sleep when the fetus is in loa position?

The fetal position loa also means a normal fetus. In this fetal position, the head of the fetus is facing down. Therefore, for this situation, pregnant women can choose to sleep in the left side lying position during pregnancy. If you feel tired of sleeping on your left side, you can choose to sleep on your upper and lower sides alternately. For situations like the fetal position loa, pregnant mothers are advised to avoid sleeping on their backs, because sleeping on their backs is not a good posture for the baby in the belly.

For the last few months of pregnancy, the sleeping posture of pregnant women becomes more important. At this time, the sleeping posture is related to the well-being of the pregnant mother and the fetus. During this period, you should pay attention to adopting the left-side lying posture, because this posture can correct the right rotation behavior caused by the expansion of the uterus, which can help the uterus relieve the pressure on the pulmonary artery, etc., help improve the blood circulation of pregnant women, etc., which is beneficial to the improvement of the blood supply of the fetus and help the healthy growth and development of the fetus.