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 ...

Babies can change position a lot before birth, but by 36 weeks they’re usually head down and ready to meet you. Feeling kicks, rolls, or pressure in different places can give clues about your baby’s ...