How to correct the transverse fetal position

The fetal transverse position can be handled without treatment before 30 weeks, when the fetus has more room to move and can be turned back by natural fetal movement in most cases. After 30 weeks, the space for fetal movement gradually decreases and can be corrected by knee-chest position. In the knee-chest position, the pregnant woman empties her bladder, loosens the trouser belt, the body lies forward on the bed, the thighs are perpendicular to the bed, the legs are separated, the same width as the shoulders, the hands are pressed against the bed, and the face can face to the side. Knee-chest position is required 2-3 times a day for 15 minutes each time and is reviewed after 1 week. This action is not feasible when the fetus has the umbilical cord around the neck or the umbilical cord is too short, which may easily cause fetal asphyxia. Pregnant women with combined heart disease and high blood pressure should also avoid this action, preferably under the supervision of a doctor. Pregnant women can also stimulate fetal activity by massaging the abdomen and walking around to observe whether the fetus can turn its own position and correct the transverse position. Generally, the act of correcting the fetal position should be stopped after 36 weeks and resting for delivery. If the fetus is still in transverse position before delivery, vaginal delivery is usually not possible, and the risk of fetal asphyxia and birth injury is higher. Pregnant women should follow the doctor’s advice before the operation, not to exercise excessively, especially the night before the operation, and keep enough sleep.