What does a high fetal head mean and what to do if the fetus has a high fetal head

Fetal head height refers to the fetal head entering the pelvic entrance plane in an unyielding posture, that is, the sagittal suture of the fetal head falls on the anterior and posterior diameters of the pelvic entrance plane, and the large fontanelle and small fontanelle are located on both sides of the anterior and posterior diameters respectively. It is generally caused by abnormal pelvic morphology, especially transverse diameter stenosis, and fetal size and size. A high fetal head indicates that the fetus is not in the pelvis; Suggestions:

If the fetal head is high, it is likely to be in the high straight anterior position, and further examination is needed to confirm the diagnosis. If the diagnosis is high anterior position, and the pelvis is normal, the fetus is not large, and the labor capacity is good, a trial of labor should be performed for 6 to 8 hours; If the trial of labor fails, cesarean section is performed.

Hello, high fetal position means that the position of the fetus is relatively high, it should not be in the pelvic fetal position is higher, if it is to the time of delivery when the fetal position is still high, it is more difficult to give birth, you 7 and a half months when the fetal head is already very large, after more control of the diet, after more walks.

In the third trimester of pregnancy, pregnant women will see the general outline of the baby through four-dimensional color ultrasound or B-ultrasound. Many expectant mothers will be very surprised when they see color ultrasound**, and the doctor will also explain how to see it for our pregnant mothers. Many expectant mothers are very confused when they hear the doctor say that the fetus has a high fetal head, and they don't know what the doctor is expressing?

So, what exactly is a fetal head? What to do if the fetus has a high fetal head?

The size of the fetal head.

The size of the fetal head: refers to the size of the fetal double parietal diameter, that is, the length of the widest part between the left and right sides of the fetal head, also known as the "large transverse diameter of the head", which can be measured by B-ultrasound. In general, the large transverse diameter of the fetus at the time of delivery is about 8 9 cm.

Of course, the baby's birth weight will be different, but the difference is not big. For example, the difference between a baby with a birth weight of 2500g and a baby with a head of 3500g is about 1cm. The largest part of the fetus's body is the head, so if the head comes out during childbirth, it will be much easier to follow.

When the baby's weight is more than 4000g, when it is too large, the shoulder may also be stuck. )

When the fetus enters the pelvis, it usually curls up and then enters the pelvis from the back of the head, so the largest part of the diameter of the head is still the large transverse diameter, which is the longest distance between the left and right sides of the head, not the longest distance between the front and back.

During the prenatal check-up, if the baby is diagnosed with a "large" or "small" fetal head, the mother does not need to worry too much about whether the delivery will go smoothly. Usually the baby's head is "too big" or "too small" is a common occurrence, and if it does affect the delivery, the doctor will give further explanations and give appropriate opinions. If the doctor doesn't indicate that there will be a problem, it means that it is within the standard range and there is no need to worry.

In the general prenatal examination, the data we get is only the value of the large transverse diameter of the fetal head measured by B-ultrasound. The surface of the fetal head is also covered with hair, etc., so a thickness of several millimeters must be added, so there is a difference of several millimeters between the actual value and the measured value.

Take more walks. Even if it can help exercise the pelvic ligaments, help the expectant mother give birth more smoothly, and at the same time help to enter the pelvis faster, the expectant mother can consider taking a walk once a day in the morning and evening, and the time is controlled to about 15-30 minutes. Expectant mothers can also adjust according to their physical condition, and can carry out language prenatal education while walking, so as to kill two birds with one stone.

Climb stairs. If the living floor is not high, it is recommended that the expectant mother can climb the stairs to exercise the hips and leg muscles, which can help the fetus enter the basin and speed up the progress of childbirth.

Gentle yoga exercises.

Gentle yoga exercises can help exercise the pelvis, which can exercise the pelvic floor muscles, increase the elasticity and toughness of the muscles, and accelerate the baby's pelvic entry.

Generally, around 35 weeks of pregnancy, the head of the fetus will descend into the pelvis and get stuck, which is called "entering the pelvis". Labor may occur at any time after entering the basin.

The fetal head is high, but it has not yet entered the basin. Possible conditions include pelvic stenosis, large fetal head, malposition, or the umbilical cord around the neck.

After another week, if it is not yet in the pelvis, other measures will be taken according to the situation, such as cesarean section.

Good luck!

Normal primiparous women should be put into the pot 2 weeks before the clinic. The common reasons why the fetal head does not enter the basin for a long time are:

1. The head and pelvis are not symmetrical, the fetal head is large or the pelvis is small, and it cannot enter the pelvis;

2. Polyhydramnios, the fetus floats in the amniotic fluid and does not fall;

3. The umbilical cord is around the neck, and the fetus cannot run down into the pelvis when it is restrained 4. The pelvic mass obstructs the birth canal, and the fetus cannot descend.

If you don't have any of the above, please wait a few days. A post-term pregnancy is defined after 2 weeks of the expected date of delivery. It is normal to enter the pot before the due date.