01/04/2026
A small mistake in swaddling today can affect your baby’s walk tomorrow.” 👶🦴
Most parents don’t know this… but hip health starts from DAY 1.
Save this. Share this. Protect tiny hips. DDH Prevention in Pregnancy
🔹 During Pregnancy
• Avoid breech → consider ECV at term
• Regular antenatal checkups
• Watch high-risk: female baby, firstborn, family history, oligohydramnios
• Ensure good fetal movement
• Stay active + balanced nutrition
🔹 Delivery Planning
• Breech + risk → consider planned C-section (case-based)
🔹 After Birth (Most Important)
• Early screening (Ortolani/Barlow + USG if risk)
• ❌ No tight swaddling
• ✅ Hips flexed & abducted (“M position”)
• Use ergonomic baby carriers
👉 “Early care + proper swaddling = Healthy hips for life”