Patient's question:
My wife is 31 weeks pregnant. During the prenatal check-up, the doctor said the baby's position is abnormal (transverse). She recommended doing the knee-chest exercise, otherwise, there might be a difficult delivery during the final stage of labor. However, I don't really understand how this exercise can correct the baby's incorrect position. My wife, for the sake of the baby, insists on doing the knee-chest exercise every day.What kind of help do I need: What is the principle behind how the knee-chest exercise corrects the baby's incorrect position?
Doctor's answer:
This is an exercise method used to correct breech presentation. Loosen your waistband, slightly separate your knees (shoulder-width apart), and press your chest and shoulders against the bed. Tilt your head to one side, forming a 90-degree angle between your thighs and calves. Let your hands hang by the sides of the bed or rest on both sides of your head, creating a high buttocks and low head position. This helps the baby's head reach the mother's diaphragm, allowing the baby to shift from breech or transverse position to head-down position by changing the center of gravity. Perform 2-3 times a day, each time for 10-15 minutes.