How to do the knee-chest position

The knee-chest position is a way to correct the fetal position, which is also very important for the health of the fetus. Therefore, pregnant women should first empty their bladder and then lie in this position. Such training is beneficial to the health of the fetus. Of course, we must also pay attention to such training and make sure it is carried out under the guidance of an experienced doctor to avoid danger. Let’s take a look at this aspect.

How to do the knee-chest position

The knee-chest position is a method to correct the fetal position of pregnant women. The pregnant woman urinates, empties the bladder, loosens her belt, and kneels on the bed. The thighs are perpendicular to the bed and the body is leaning towards the bed. Twice a day, about 15 minutes each time, for 1 week. The knee-chest position can make the fetal buttocks move out of the pelvic cavity, which helps to correct the fetal position by changing the fetal center of gravity, so that the fetal head is downward and the fetal buttocks are upward.

1. Pregnant women should first empty their bladder, then loosen their belts and kneel on the bed. Emptying the urine is to prevent overtime from compressing the bladder and causing the urge to urinate, which will affect the mood for exercise. When pregnant women use this method, they should maintain a positive and optimistic attitude so as not to affect the health of the fetus and at the same time adjust the fetal position well.

2. Bend your arms and place them on the bed. Then spread your legs to shoulder width, with your chest and shoulders aligned with the bed. It must be done in this way. Correct adoption steps can be effective in making corrections. Be sure to seek medical advice before doing corrective exercises. Only with professional training from a doctor can you master the steps well. It will be very helpful to correct the fetal position.

3. Bend your knees so that your thighs and the bed are perpendicular. The hips should also be kept raised. At the beginning, this posture should be maintained for two minutes, and then gradually increase the time to about five to ten minutes. Do this three times a day for seven consecutive days. When doing this exercise every day, you must follow this method, and the number of times you do the exercise cannot be increased at will, otherwise it will cause life-threatening danger to the fetus and the pregnant woman.

Applicable

Another related adjustment method is the "bridge position". In addition, the knee-chest position is also suitable for promoting postpartum uterine involution; correcting cervical retroversion; anorectoscopy and treatment; and for children with tetralogy of Fallot who suffer from hypoxia attacks, the knee-chest position and oxygen inhalation can be adopted to relieve the symptoms of hypoxia.