Question 1

is there a common fetal position?

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Yes: Arms, legs & thighs are all flexed. Body and head are curled forwards like a ball.

Question 2

what is transverse fetal position?

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Transverse is that: A transverse fetal position is just that, baby is sideways in the womb. Sometimes the wall of the uterus has a fibroid or the shape of the chamber is more like a heart than an egg, with a ridged outgrowth that prevents baby from assuming a head or bottom down position. This transverse position will interfere with a normal delivery & generally lead ti a c-section.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: fetal position?

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See below: Fetal position is the positioning of the body of a prenatal fetus as it develops. In this position, the back is curved, the head is bowed, and the limbs are bent and drawn up to the torso.

Question 4

does the body always curl into the fetal position to protect itself?

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Interesting question: It certainly seems common to find that the fetal position is often assumed in order to decrease abdominal pains. I suppose it also offers some degree of protection also.

Question 5

why do i feel like just curling into a fetal position and covering myself?

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Hiding: Sounds as if you are hiding from something. Are you scared of something? Or depressed? Do you have a history of depression?

Question 6

why does my child curl up into the fetal position every time i punish or yell at him?

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Anxiety: Many children curl up in the fetal position during times of anxiety.  This may continue for several years.  It does not indicate a problem with their development.  However, you may want to look for methods of discipline other than yelling.

Question 7

is it true that the closer you get to death the more you curl up into the fetal position?

Accepted Answer

No: This is simply not true at all.

Question 8

is it true that the closer you get to death the more your body start to curl up into the fetal position?

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Dying Process: While this occurs in some people, this stereotype is not the usual situation. One scenario in which this can happen is the frail elderly patient that has a slow decline, confining them in bed over a prolonged period time. Then the large muscles, from disuse, begin to contract and atrophy, and the body becomes curled.

Question 9

when the psyche is hurting or in pain, why do we go into fetal position?

Accepted Answer

Regressi/nonspecific: This can have physical, and psychological impact on that patient.  He/she may be in great pain on one side and so is in that position for comfort, or that many thoughts are going through his/her mind.  This might be a form of regression if the patient is unable to deal with his/her problems.  This is why support from family members, freinds, doctors, etc. Is essential to help with these issues.

Question 10

fetal position leg jerks could i be having a seizure or would it be rls?

Accepted Answer

Jerks: Morethan likely you have RLS than a seizure.neverthe less, see a neurologist . He may want to do an eeg

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Is it true that the closer you get to death the more your body start to curl up into the fetal position?

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