I think that it's at 35 to 36 weeks but I am not sure. Could someone please let me know... Thank you for responding...
2006-09-23 14:10:37 · 10 answers · asked by Vicky 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
You should notice the baby 'dropping' into position in the lower pelvis approximately within the last two weeks prior to birth.
Because gestation in women varies, and ranges anywhere from 37 to 41 weeks, there is no way to put a specific number on it.
2006-09-23 14:15:22 · answer #1 · answered by oscarschic 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It varies. But here is what I found on the web:
Engagement: What It Means When the Baby Drops
by Lisa Rodriguez, R.N. and Marjorie Greenfield, M.D.
reviewed by Marjorie Greenfield, M.D.
As you reach the last few weeks of your pregnancy, you may notice that suddenly it is easier to breathe and there seems to be more space between your breasts and your uterus. This change may occur over the course of a single day or more gradually, over a week or two. Your food may be a little easier to digest and you may notice less heartburn.
This happy state of affairs probably signals that your baby has "dropped," as people often say--that is, he's engaged deep into your pelvis, positioning himself for labor. Also called lightening, engagement may occur for first-time moms days or even weeks before you actually give birth. For women who have had other children, engagement may not occur until you are in labor.
2006-09-23 14:17:54 · answer #2 · answered by DivaDynamite 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In your next visit to doc, you can ask for ultrasound to see the baby's position. Or some doc can just feel the tummy and know if the baby is engaged.
Regarding stillborn, I wasn't sure where to goto answer that so I am providing the answer here itself. There is no reason known so far. I have asked for an autopsy and waiting for the result. One reason could be that I had unhealthy placenta and the flow of oxygen and nutrients was not enough for the baby. You can check with your doc if he can do a doppler to see the flow of oxygen to the baby. As far as I know there is no way of finding out an unhealthy placenta. Also keep a watch on the baby's movement. My baby had stopped moving on 17 which I realised and went to the doc on 18. Hope this helps. And wish you all the best with your baby.
2006-09-24 13:28:28 · answer #3 · answered by KK 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alot of people it happens while in labor and some people it happens up to a month before. Its one of those things that just depends on I didn't drop till labor with both of mine so I assume I will be the same way this time.
2006-09-23 14:14:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dropped at 32 weeks and had her at 37 weeks
2006-09-23 14:13:37 · answer #5 · answered by Coast2CoastChat.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no definate week, everybody is different! And some babies never drop! My daughter never dropped, and I am 36 weeks along with my son, and he hasn't either! Maybe my babies are just to lazy :)
2006-09-23 14:13:30 · answer #6 · answered by ladydragondale 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Some babies don't drop until right before their mothers go into labor, and others are head down and engaged for months before they're born.
2006-09-23 14:13:44 · answer #7 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depend on the baby. when you feel them head turn down and give them a few more week and they will drop. You will feel very uncomfortable and very diffcult to walk.
2006-09-25 19:48:13 · answer #8 · answered by 7kiki6 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be 32 or 33 weeks bt that also depends.. Sometime just hour before you give birth
2006-09-23 18:10:39 · answer #9 · answered by hanna 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It was in the last month for me.
2006-09-23 14:54:51 · answer #10 · answered by alicia b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋