How can you tell if your baby is head down? - Dr. Sapna Lulla

A common question from every expectant mother is how do I know that the baby is a head down position. As we all know, it is essential for the baby to be in a head down positon for a safe birth and a vaginal birth unless not otherwise obstetrically complicated. You are aware that the baby changes its position in utero numerous times. But it is not of any significance if it is not in a right position in earlier stages of pregnancy. With all strangers offering well meant and overwhelming advice and signs that include that the baby’s head down is in position for a normal vaginal birth would be if you press hard near the pubic bone and feel something which is round and hard, then it is the head. If you are able to feel your baby’s hiccups low down in the belly then the head is down. Butterfly’s low down and good old kicks high up is a definite indicator that the baby’s head is in position. no denial the only way to be sure where and how the baby is located is by a sonological examination by your doctor. A clinical manual examination could also tell you if your baby’s head is down.