Patient's question:
I went to the hospital yesterday for a prenatal check-up. The nurse drew a fetal position symbol for me. What is the purpose of the fetal position symbol drawn during the prenatal check-up?Doctor's answer:
The symbol of the proves how normal the is. If it's not normal, the doctor may tell you that you might need to adopt the knee-chest position. If you're not told, it's generally not a big problem. Pay attention to fetal movement and regular check-ups. If the cannot be confirmed for vaginal delivery, it can generally be attempted. If persistent occiput posterior position or occiput transverse position occurs again, it may also require a cesarean section.