I am 37 weeks along and just about 15 minutes ago starting feeling pressure from the baby's head which is in the vertex position. Lots of pressure on my bladder and a weird (kind of have to pee) feeling. Nothing painful just uncomfortable. Is it just his head or the way he may have re-positioned doing this or a sign of something to come (labor) Anyone experienced this??? This is my first baby! I am also not feeling any contracting just like the baby shifted down more. At my last appointment they said my cervix didn't drop yet. Is that what is happening???
2006-07-05 05:54:15 · 11 answers · asked by Angie 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Most likely the baby has dropped. But this doesn't mean you are about to go into labor. A baby can drop any where from a month to a few minutes before being born. My first dropped early and sat on my bladder for about three weeks, it made me have to run to the bathroom about every fifteen minutes but didn't bring on labor.
2006-07-05 06:04:05 · answer #1 · answered by cwoo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have felt your baby dropped. It's a sign your baby is getting ready to come out, but it may be another week or so, since it's your first. This will be the most uncomfortable feeling you've had the whole pregnancy and it won't go away until that baby comes out. So try to keep yourself relaxed and warn your guy, or whoever is around, that you're not gonna be in a great mood for a while. Just try to find a comfortable position, and congratulations. Don't worry, your baby just decided to use your bladder for a pillow. hehe
2006-07-05 06:02:27 · answer #2 · answered by Starangel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently had a baby, my first as well so I wasnt sure what to expect. I had the same pressure feeling that you are getting 2 weeks before I went into labour. I was told that it is the baby getting into the birth position. Nothing to worry about though, if you're having trouble sleeping use lots of pillows. You will definately know when you are beginning to have contractions and when you absolutely need to go to the hospital. Congrats and good luck. PS. Try drinking raspberry leaf tea, helps for an easier delivery. Also lots of walking or swimming will help bring on labour.
2006-07-05 06:09:14 · answer #3 · answered by sunflower112006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is totally normal, and it'll last until you start labor. I was totally uncomfortable for the last month I was pregnant (both times). If you do more walking, the baby might drop a little more so that he's not sitting right on top of your bladder. Just relax and enjoy the last couple weeks before baby arrives.
2006-07-05 06:00:23 · answer #4 · answered by erika_fekas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be the baby dropping - which means that he's in position to be born. It could be a few days before labor begins, or it could be a couple of weeks. Congrats on your first - I'm 7 months pregnant with my 4th and final!
2006-07-05 05:58:37 · answer #5 · answered by MamaMia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the baby is prolly positioning his self into the birth canal. I bet when you go back to the Dr. you've started to dialate! how exciting! If your really that concerned or scared, don't ever hesitate to call your Dr. Good Luck and Congrats!
2006-07-05 05:59:28 · answer #6 · answered by lil_gabby_2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably are dropping. As long as you don't have pain you're fine. It is uncomfortable, but if you are really worried you can call the doctor.
2006-07-05 06:09:11 · answer #7 · answered by jess_brenda_04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was having labor pains it felt like i was constipated and REALLY REALLY had to go...just alot of pressure in my lower abdomin...i would call my OB/GYN and ask..they might tell you to go the the hospital/dr office and get checked
2006-07-05 06:00:17 · answer #8 · answered by sjeboyce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the babys head engages in the pelvic bone,that is what has happened.
2006-07-05 06:00:02 · answer #9 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think baby is getting ready for that time.
Alos, think about how cramped it is in there!
2006-07-05 06:09:30 · answer #10 · answered by fiestygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋