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How does the baby know what to do? Even for babies who are in a vertex position, there may be some complications that come up as your baby moves through the birth canal. For example, babies that are on the large side, despite being in the head down position, may encounter difficulty passing through the birth canal. Babies who are that big are more at risk for getting their shoulders stuck during delivery, even though they are head down.
In cases of macrosomia, your doctor may monitor you more frequently. To avoid potential birth trauma, ACOG recommends that cesarean delivery be limited to estimated fetal weights of at least 5, grams in women without diabetes and at least 4, grams in women with diabetes. Most care providers are able to use their hands to feel what position your baby is in. Essentially, they use physical landmarks to feel what position the baby is in.
Some women whose baby is in the correct vertex position may still be at risk of having a baby who turns at the last minute.
Women who have extra amniotic fluid polyhydramnois may be at risk for having a vertex positioned baby turn breech at the last minute. Talk to your doctor about the risk of your baby turning and if there is anything you can do help your baby stay in the correct position until D-day. No matter what position your little one happens to be in, be sure to have an honest discussion with your doctor about how to best get your baby in the position that matters the most: safely into your arms.
If you hear your doctor mention cephalic presentation, you might wonder what it means and whether it's a good thing.
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