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Yoga movements that can help change the position of a breech baby

Are you worried because your pregnancy is approaching its final trimester, but the ultrasound results show your baby's head has not yet turned toward the pelvis? In fact, if the gestational age is still under 30 weeks, your baby will most likely be able to rotate to the right position around 32-34 weeks of gestation to be born normally, and you still have the opportunity to help your baby to rotate his position in several positions that will I explain. But make sure you have consulted your gynecologist first.

The yoga positions that I will describe below are expected to help rotate the breech baby position, but of course the opportunities depend on the condition of the pregnancy and your own baby. There is no 100 percent guarantee, but it can't hurt to try, right?

1. Puppy dog (Anahatasana)

The yoga position aims to raise the pelvic area and make room for your abdomen so that it motivates the baby to rotate the breech position of the head.

It's very easy to start with the position child pose, then raise the pelvic area and extend your palms with your arms straight. You can rest your forehead or chin on the floor, always making sure to breathe deeply while in the position. You can do this position for 10-20 breaths. Stop this pose if you feel dizzy or nauseous, do not do this position if you have high blood pressure. If your knee hurts, use a thin blanket or pillow to make the position more comfortable.

2. Viparita Karani

There are times when you are pregnant when you feel unable to move much or lift your pelvis. The following positions are good because you are lying down. If you are uncomfortable lying on your back for a long time, put a base on the pelvic area to make it more comfortable. For those of you who have high blood pressure, make sure your pelvis is not too high and stop the pose if you feel dizzy. Always make sure to breathe deeply while in the position.

Modification:

In addition to lying with straight legs, you can also do this position with modifications, by bending your legs and placing your palms against the wall, or using a chair to support your legs.

3. Bridge poses / pelvic lifts

Lie with your feet hip-width apart, bend your knees with your feet pressed to the floor then lift your hips up. Hold for 3-5 breaths, but if you find it too heavy to hold, use a support to prop the hips with a yoga block or thick blanket. If you feel comfortable enough, it can be repeated 3 times. Always make sure to breathe deeply while in the position.

You can practice the above movements on a regular basis until your baby is in the position expected for the birth process. Try to have good posture when practicing the above positions, as good posture will lengthen the abdominal space so that your baby can rotate his position. Relax in every movement and posture while imagining your baby to rotate to the desired position, because when you are more relaxed, your abdomen will be more able to give baby room to move.

Good luck!

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