You're also likely to be admitted to the maternity hospital for a week or 2 before your baby's born. This is because there's an additional risk of complications during the birth.
Translations and alternative formats of this information are available from Public Health Scotland. Ready Steady Baby! How your baby lies in the womb. Other ways a baby can lie in the womb Some babies can lie in a: posterior position occipito-posterior - facing the opposite way with their backs to your back breech position - where their bottom leads first, and their head is at the top transverse position - across your womb from side to side It can be more difficult for babies to be born in these positions.
Some babies lie with their: legs bent at the knees knees straight and their legs up in front of their face Your baby may move into a head-down position on their own. Turning in this position If your baby's still breech by about 36 to 37 weeks they may not turn by themselves. External cephalic version ECV ECV means gently massaging your tummy to encourage your baby to turn by doing either a forward or backward flip in the womb. When is ECV done? ECV is carried out after you've had an ultrasound showing your baby needs help to turn.
If ECV was done before 37 weeks your baby still has room to change position again afterwards. It's normal to worry about what your labor will be like or whether you'll be a good parent. But if you can't shake the blues or feel increasingly irritable or agitated, you may be among the 1 in 10 expectant women who battle depression during pregnancy.
Also let your healthcare provider know if you're frequently nervous or anxious. Don't see your symptom? Wondering about a symptom you have? Find it on our pregnancy symptoms page. How do you want to be cared for during labor and once your baby arrives? Think about your preferences, then fill out our Birth Plan Worksheet and discuss it with your provider. On your tour of the hospital or birth center , you'll probably visit labor and recovery rooms and get an overview of basic policies.
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Mayo Clinic. Fetal development: The third trimester. Fetal development. A fetus may be more likely to end up in this position if the mother spends a long time sitting or laying down, such as if she is on bed rest.
A transverse lie position is when the fetus is lying horizontally in the uterus. Most fetuses will not remain in this position in the weeks and days leading up to labor. If a fetus is still in the transverse lie position just before birth, a cesarean delivery will be necessary. Without a cesarean delivery, there is a risk of a medical emergency known as an umbilical cord prolapse. When an umbilical cord prolapse occurs, the woman delivers the umbilical cord in the birth canal before the baby.
There are different types of breech position, including:. If a woman is carrying twins, one fetus may be in an anterior or posterior position while the other fetus is in a breech position.
It is safe for a fetus to be in any of the above breech positions while they are in the womb. However, there are some risks if the fetus is still in a breech position when labor begins. At the 35—36 week appointment, they will check to ensure that the fetus has moved into an anterior or posterior position.
If the doctor is unsure about whether the fetus is in the correct position after a physical examination, they may request an ultrasound scan. When the fetus is in the back-to-back or posterior position, the pregnancy bump may feel squishy. A woman may also notice kicks around the middle of the belly, and some people may also see an indentation around their belly button.
When the fetus is in the anterior position, a woman may feel more kicks under the ribs. Most fetuses turn into the head-down position by 36 weeks. If a fetus is in a breech position at 36 weeks, a doctor or midwife may suggest an external cephalic version ECV. Some people recommend moving into certain positions, taking herbal medicines, and doing particular exercises to help babies in breech turn to the more favorable birthing position.
However, there is no reliable evidence to prove that any of these methods work. If a person does wish to try these medicines or techniques, it is vital to consult a doctor first. A baby will move into many different positions throughout pregnancy.
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