Overview

As your baby grows during pregnancy, they may move around quite a bit in the womb. You might feel kicking or wiggling, or your baby may twist and turn.

During the last month of pregnancy, your baby is bigger and doesn’t have much wiggle room. The position of your baby becomes more important as your due date nears. This is because your baby needs to get into the best position to prepare for delivery.

Your doctor will continually assess the position of your baby in the womb, especially during the last month.

Read on to find out what it means when your doctor uses words like anterior, posterior, transverse, or breech to describe the position of your baby. You’ll also learn what to do if your baby isn’t in the best position before your due date.