The position of the baby in the belly in the 5th month of pregnancy

There are more positions of the baby in the abdomen in the 5th month of pregnancy, usually in a more free position, such as lateral, upright, and upside down are possible. The baby is smaller in the 5th month of pregnancy, there is more amniotic fluid, there is more room to move around in the uterine cavity, and the baby is more free to move around in the cavity, so the baby will be in many positions in the pregnant woman’s belly. Through ultrasound examination, you can see the baby curled up in a variety of positions in the amniotic fluid. The fetal position changes randomly, it may be head position, breech position or transverse position, as long as the obstetrical examination is done, the baby’s development is in accordance with the gestational week, there is no physical deformity, the fetal heartbeat is normal, regular review is possible, usually the baby’s fetal position will be checked after 28 weeks of pregnancy. 5 months old baby is more sensitive to external light and sound, usually there will be up and down, left and right rotation, pregnant women are advised to observe the time of fetal movement It is recommended that pregnant women observe the time of fetal movement and the frequency of fetal movement, generally 3-5 times per hour is normal. If the frequency of fetal movement is significantly reduced, it may be a manifestation of intrauterine hypoxia caused by the umbilical cord around the neck, and in serious cases, the baby may even suffocate, so it is recommended to seek medical attention in time to identify the cause and treat the cause.