In the final weeks of pregnancy, babies often settle down in a head down position. However, in rare cases, the baby can be seen lying sideways or in a transverse position, known as malpresentation.

Your baby moves around extensively in the womb, and he’ll settle into final position late in your pregnancy, according to Laura Riley, M.D, an OB-GYN in New York City. But not all baby positions are ...

Breech and transverse positions are common towards the end of pregnancy. While these words sound alarming, they are nothing to worry about. Your care team can manage a breech or transverse baby and ...