fetal position

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The posture of a fetus in the uterus, or a similar curled-up posture adopted by a person.

fetalADJECTIVE + NOUN

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position

Examples (10)

  • She curled up in the fetal position when she heard the bad news.
  • The baby was sleeping peacefully in the fetal position.
  • During the ultrasound, we could see the baby in a fetal position.
  • He lay in the fetal position on the couch, feeling overwhelmed.
  • The yoga instructor demonstrated the fetal position for relaxation.
  • After the accident, she was found lying in the fetal position.
  • The child assumed the fetal position under the blankets during the storm.
  • Medical students learn about the normal fetal position during pregnancy.
  • She instinctively moved into the fetal position when feeling anxious.
  • The scan showed the twins in a typical fetal position.