can you tell when babys head is engaged do you get any sighns or could this be why im experiencing this pressure thanks
2006-11-21 03:05:13 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
The feelings you are experiencing are completely normal. They could be Braxton-Hicks contractions or it could just be all your parts moving around down there (bones, ligaments, muscles, etc.) to get ready for birth. Unless you are in *severe* pain, you're most likely OK.
Your OBGYN is the best source of information, though, as he or she knows you personally and can offer the best advice.
2006-11-21 03:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by Erika S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I lifted heavy boxes the day my youngest daughter was born. When I did, it separated the placenta from the wall of my uterus. I noticed it kind if pulled, but, later that night at 2:00 AM, My water broke, and out came lots of blood. It was mixed with the placenta, but I didn't know, so I was scared to death. I went to the hospital and my beautiful daughter was born two hours later. I was 32 weeks pregnant when I had both of my daughters. Congratulations, by the way... Call your doctor and be prepared for an early birth. All women do not carry babies for 9 months. It varies. Good Luck!
2016-03-29 04:14:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're probably experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions, mini contractions that warm your body up for the "real" ones. Normally, baby's don't turn until the 34-36th week and they drop (and head becomes engaged) sometime after that. Much luck to you and your baby!
2006-11-21 03:21:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Braxton hicks and the pressure could be that the baby has droped into postion and/or turn down that way (getting ready for birth but dont worry this does mean anyday now u still have weeks left)
2006-11-21 03:17:05 · answer #4 · answered by Carrie W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are at all unsure you should always check with your midwife. Lot's of hospitals have a maternity triage which you can call with any questions even if they seem silly. It's more than likely that these are just braxton hicks but you'll always feel better having spoken to a professional.
2006-11-21 03:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by Sweeney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sound like Braxton - Hicks, my wife had them from about 28 weeks onwards, apparently it pretty normal. It's like doing warm ups and streatches before the big day.
Good luck and Congrat's.
2006-11-21 03:38:41 · answer #6 · answered by d_andrews78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be braxton hicks(trial contractions) i used to also get this my stomach would go rock hard.my gp told me that it wasnt anything to worry about he told me when babys head was engaged and he was wrong!.was a week over due at hospital waiting for a date to be induced when midwife checked my bump she looked confused so i asked if everything was ok had scan baby was breech gp had been feeling his bottom thinking it was his head she said it was a common mistake.sorry i cant help more if youre worried i would go to youre doctor or midwife.
2006-11-21 03:16:22 · answer #7 · answered by smiler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had these feeling for about 3 months before baby was born its all completely normal and the pressure was really bad the babys head is probably making its way down i had this feeling more with my second child
2006-11-21 08:06:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds Like Braxton HIcks contractions...they are false labour contractions.
2006-11-21 03:21:19 · answer #9 · answered by mommy_2_liam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HEY Iam currently going through this exact thing I went into my doctor and I had to be put in the hospital for preterm labor they gave me medicine to stop the contractions and steroids to develop the babies lungs be quick and carefull and go to your doctor as soon as possible. I didnt think it was all that serious because the contractions werent that painful but it was serious so please go to the doctor today.
2006-11-21 03:10:45 · answer #10 · answered by raechelblueeyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋