As the fetus slowly enters its due date, in addition to the mom-to-be preparing for the arrival of the new life, the baby in the mom’s belly is also preparing for a smooth meeting with mom and dad. Pelting is a prerequisite for the baby to enter labor. When does it happen?
In the late pregnancy checkup, the doctor will show the words “head floating”, “pelvic (semi-pelvic)”, “fixed (semi-fixed)”, etc. This is actually a record to check whether the baby is successfully pelvic. This is actually a record to check whether the fetus is smoothly in the pelvis.
I. What is pelvic
In the late pregnancy, the baby will be surrounded by amniotic fluid and fetal membranes, waiting to meet the parents-to-be in a head-down, hip-up, fully curled position. However, in order to make the delivery smoother, the baby’s body position needs to be consolidated, so the baby’s head will enter the pelvic cavity through the mother’s pelvic inlet, which is called pelvic entry.
Generally speaking, the baby’s pelvic induction usually takes place between 36 weeks of pregnancy and the arrival of labor pains, mostly in the first two weeks of the expected delivery date for first-time mothers and before the onset of labor pains for menstruating mothers, but some mothers complete the whole process of pelvic in a few days. Therefore, the time and process of pelvic birth varies from person to person. The fetal position is not likely to change after the fetal head is in the pelvis.
What does it feel like to be in the pelvis?
The fetus in the pelvis does not mean that the baby will be delivered right away, but the head of the fetus in the pelvis will produce some pressure on the cervix, so there will be a feeling of relaxation or frequent urination in the upper abdomen. This time, it is very likely to induce contractions, so before the expected date of delivery, the mother-to-be should properly control the amount of activity.
1.How can I tell if the fetus is in the pelvis or not?
The fetus is already in the pelvis and can only be determined after a prenatal examination by a professional doctor. The doctor’s index finger and thumb will be opened at the upper edge of the pubic symphysis, and the fetal head will be pressed, the fetal head will not be moved and will be fixed, while the fetal head will be shaken and there will be a distance between the fetal head and the pubic bone. Some pregnant mothers mistake the bouts of tightness and cramping in the abdomen for signs of labor after the fetus is in the pelvis, but this is not a true sign of pre-labor.
2, the fetus also has not into the pelvic situation.
Generally speaking, the fetal head of more than 90% of first-time mothers will enter the pelvis in the last month, and articulate with the pelvis without floating, but there are a few pregnant women to the prenatal period, the fetal head still has not entered the pelvis, but floating above the pubic symphysis, called the fetal head high floating. The reason why the fetus does not enter the pelvis may be because the pelvis is narrow and the fetal head cannot enter the pelvis; or because the fetal head is too large, the umbilical cord is around the neck or the fetal position is abnormal; in addition, pathological obstetrical conditions such as excessive amniotic fluid and placenta praevia can also cause the fetus not to enter the pelvis.
3. 7 small exercises to promote pelvic birth
If the fetus is delayed, the mother-to-be can use the following 7 small exercises to promote the fetus into the pelvis. The actual fact is that all of the exercises should be arranged according to the pregnant mom’s own physical strength, not to be too hasty.
1, walking: walking is a favorite exercise of many moms, it can help the fetus fall into the pelvis, relax the pelvic ligaments, to prepare for the birth. It is best to take a walk while the mother is walking, while massaging, twice a day, for about 30 minutes each time. The best choice for a walk is to choose a place with a quiet environment, surrounded by no pollutants.
2, leg exercise: the mother-to-be can stand well indoors, hand on the back of the chair, the right leg fixed, left leg circles, do after restoration, change legs to continue to do, morning and evening each do 5-6 times.
3, the small horse stroll: the mother-to-be hands on the edge of the table, feet stand smoothly, slowly bend the knee, the pelvis down, the two legs knee natural separation until fully flexed. Then, slowly stand up, with the foot force upward stirrups, until the legs and pelvis are upright, repeat several times.
4, waist exercise: the mother-to-be hands on the back of the chair, slowly inhale, while the arms force, tiptoe, waist straight, so that the lower abdomen against the back of the chair, and then slowly exhale, arms relaxed, feet restored, morning and evening each do 5-6 times.
5, pelvic exercise: the mother-to-be hands and knees on the ground, inhalation arch back, exhale, while lifting the head, the upper body as far up as possible, repeated 10 times.
6, stair climbing: stair climbing can exercise the thighs and buttocks muscle groups, and help the fetus into the pelvis, so that the first stage of labor as soon as possible. The mother can usually climb the stairs and find a hill to walk after lunch. If you feel tired, you should rest in time and pay attention to safety when going down the stairs.
7, pubic muscle exercise: the mother-to-be can lie on her back in bed, slowly contract the pubic muscles, at the same time up to collect the buttocks, count to 5 after slowly fall, repeated 10 times.