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Some babies remain in a horizontal, or transverse, position toward the end of gestation rather than flipping vertical and head-down. To help baby move from a transverse position into a vertical one, pregnant people can try gentle movements at home. “[Lean] far forward over a couch or chair and [rock] the hips while gently massaging the sides of the abdomen,” said Ellen Smead, a certified nurse-midwife at Northside Women’s Specialists, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group. “Usually positioning and stretches involving inversion or having the hips and bottom higher than the belly, encourage changing fetal position.” You can also try medical interventions like the Webster method, in which a chiropractor focuses on adjusting your hips and pelvis to encourage more space for baby to turn head-down, said Smead. “This often requires several sessions over a week or more to get the desired outcome.”
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