At what month does the fetus start to face head downwards?

When pregnant women reach the middle and late stages of pregnancy, the fetus will move downward to varying degrees, and the body will slowly turn downward. The biggest change is that the head is down and the hips are up. This posture is also conducive to delivery, especially for the fetus to enter the pelvis, preparing for a smooth birth. Especially when delivery is approaching, the fetus's head is down. So when does the fetus's head generally begin to slowly turn downward?

At what month does the fetus start to face head downwards?

Generally speaking, before seven months of pregnancy, because the fetus is still very small and the amniotic fluid is relatively abundant, the fetus is not easy to fix and is in a floating state. After seven months, most fetuses will naturally turn into a head position, that is, the fetus faces downward. But sometimes it turns back after turning over. At this time, you usually need to go to the hospital for a check-up once a week. If the fetus has not turned into a head position by 30 weeks, it is necessary to correct the fetus. The most appropriate time to correct malposition of the fetus is between 30-32 weeks of pregnancy.

Correction of malposition of the fetus

1. Chest-knee position: The pregnant mother kneels on the bed, in a kneeling position, with her hands on the bed and her legs shoulder-width apart. Keep your chest and shoulders as close to the bed as possible, and your face turned to one side. Bend your knees and keep your thighs perpendicular to the ground. Maintain this posture for about two minutes. After you get used to it, you can gradually increase it to 5-10 minutes. Do it two to three times a day. This action is only suitable for adjusting the fetal position for expectant mothers who are 30-34 weeks pregnant. You should urinate and loosen your belt first every time.

2. Moxibustion on the Zhiyin acupoint: Lie flat or sit up, loosen your belt, and use moxa rolls to burn the Zhiyin acupoints on both sides (the outside of the little toe). You can also irradiate the Zhiyin acupoints with laser. Moxibustion is performed 1-2 times a day, each time for 15 minutes. When fetal movement occurs, immediately assume the chest-knee position to facilitate turning the fetus. This action is suitable for expectant mothers to adjust the fetal position before 30-34 weeks of pregnancy. Each time should not last too long, and the frequency of doing this action should not be too high. If the fetal movement does not increase significantly after doing this for 1 week, it means that this method is ineffective. Be careful not to bring the moxa roll too close to the skin to avoid burning the skin.

3. External version: Use your hands to feel the fetal head and buttocks on the abdominal wall. Push your hips up and slowly turn the fetal head into the pelvic cavity. Then wrap the abdomen with cloth and maintain the head position. This treatment must be performed by a doctor.

Therefore, in the later stages of pregnancy, expectant mothers must pay attention to whether the fetal position is correct. If the fetus is not correct, appropriate methods must be taken to correct it. If the fetal position cannot be corrected after a period of time, do not force it. If the fetal position is forcibly changed, it may affect both the fetus and the pregnant woman. It is recommended to observe the fetus regularly.