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    HOME GETTING READY FOR BIRTHPREPARING FOR BIRTHYOUR BABYS POSITION

    Your baby’s position

    Cross-section diagram of baby in the womb in the head down position

    From 36 weeks pregnant, your baby should turn to the head down (cephalic) position in preparation for birth.

    A small number of babies will not be in this position, and may be either breech (bottom first) or transverse/oblique (lying sideways across your abdomen). If your midwife suspects that your baby is not in the head down position, you may be offered a scan and appointment with a doctor/specialist midwife to discuss your options. These options can include either attempting to turn your baby (see related links below), vaginal breech birth or planned caesarean birth.

    If your baby isn’t head down, don’t worry – there are many options available to you and your team will help you to make any decisions regarding your care moving forward.

    Find out more about vaginal breech birth by reading:

    Giving birth to your breech baby

    Related links

    relatedlinkiconWhat happens if your baby is breech?
    relatedlinkiconBreech babies at the end of pregnancy