My wife is about 36 weeks. Is this normal for 36 weeks? He said that the doctors look for that. So does it mean that she has already went through "lightnening" and the baby is already "head down"? And in the right position for birth (not breech). And is that okay or is it too early for this? How long (on average) after the baby has "settled" does it take for labor to begin? Or does it even have anything to do with labor?
2006-09-18 08:13:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Settled meaning head down and ready to go....I'm 32 weeks and my baby is head down...it all just depends on the baby!! GOOD LUCK GUYS!
2006-09-18 08:15:36 · answer #1 · answered by CMA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at it this way. To be born the baby has to be head down and in the right position to pass threw the birth canal. The doctor saying the baby has "settled" means the baby is ready for birth. like if something is to settle to the bottom of the water in the tub by the drain, it would come out first. Check this out: the first one is the best, buit the second gives more information on birth.
http://www.awomansresource.com/pregnancy_3trimester.html
http://www.expectantmothersguide.com/library/philadelphia/EPHlabor.htm
2006-09-18 08:19:42 · answer #2 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it doesn't necessarily mean the baby will be early...it just means that the baby will not move out of the birth position before the birth date. He'll still kick his arms and legs, but he won't be doing any more flipping. A GOOD sign, because they don't have to worry about a breech delivery.
2006-09-18 08:17:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's her first baby it is common for the baby to be in birthing position up to a month before hand. For subsequent babies settling often doesn't happen until a couple days before delivery.
She's fine. Don't worry! Pretty soon you'll be a dad. Congrats!
2006-09-18 08:58:52 · answer #4 · answered by tish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that the baby is in the birthing position.
2006-09-18 08:17:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fundis line is the define of you uterus, on no account incredibly heard all of us say that line formerly. yet "settled" ability your toddler is further down into the pelvis making waiting for start, would desire to be 2 to 3 weeks.
2016-10-01 02:54:53 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you paying this doctor? Because you are asking the wrong people. However, yes, the baby has positioned and can come at anytime.
2006-09-18 08:19:39 · answer #7 · answered by charmaine f 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ya that is fine the baby is going to be born soon and all that means it that it is in the right position for birth.
good luck with the new born.
2006-09-18 08:17:06 · answer #8 · answered by Sweet Heart 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is normal. How long it takes differs from woman to woman. Good luck, your in the homestretch.
2006-09-18 08:21:17 · answer #9 · answered by kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
36 WEEKS BABY SHOULD BE TURNED MAYBE HE MEANS JUST NEEDS TO BE RIGHT IN PLACE SO U CAN HAVE BABY!
TO SWEET GOOD LUCK WITH UR BUNDLE OF JOY
2006-09-18 08:22:03 · answer #10 · answered by Deshawn & Keshawn's mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋