Hi i am 31 weeks pregnant, and just curious as to when the baby usually gets into position.
2007-03-22 23:58:40 · 7 answers · asked by mandiliz06 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Yes, this is my first baby! :-)
2007-03-23 00:04:48 · update #1
It is different for each person and each pregnancy - it's not true that if your baby drops, you will definitely give birth soon, as my friend's baby dropped at 28 weeks and she had him at 38 weeks!!
My baby had dropped at 32 weeks, I'm 34 weeks now, and although the pressure is much greater "down there", apparently she could hold on a few more weeks. I am at risk of premature labour, though, so it is unusual for baby to drop so early.
With my first, he dropped at 36 weeks, and was born on his due date, at exactly 40 weeks.
Good luck!! Remember, your baby can be head down but not actually "dropped" for a long time before your due date!
Congrats! Not too long now!
2007-03-23 01:18:53 · answer #1 · answered by Krissyinthesun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there. With your first pregnancy the baby will usually drop anywhere from 2-4 weeks before you give birth.
2007-03-23 07:03:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 33 weeks and the baby is still laying across my stomach and has not got into position... this is my first baby also so i have never been through it also but my mom told me you will know when the baby drops because you will feel great relief and the baby will be soon to come after wards...good luck and best wishes....
o'yeah its a boy.....
2007-03-23 07:22:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually around 36 weeks im informed but my baby is head down & good to go...but not engaged or dropped (as per last appointment 3 weeks ago but he may be now). It really does very from pregnancy to pregnancy though.
2007-03-23 07:02:42 · answer #4 · answered by Gemma 27.05.2007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my first I dropped around 36 weeks and he was born at 38 weeks. My second I dropped at 32 weeks and he was born at 40. This time I dropped around 32 weeks again (feels like I can reach up and touch him!) I am 34 weeks now. Good luck!
2007-03-23 09:59:57 · answer #5 · answered by priss879 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The baby will assume it's position any time from during the 7th month onwards. It can take various positions, but 95% of the time it takes up the standard 'head-down' position (see source below)
2007-03-23 08:18:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
with my first i dropped around 36 weeks and had to be induced at 41 weeks.
i am 28 weeks with my second and haven't dropped yet
2007-03-23 09:03:16 · answer #7 · answered by Durty's Wifey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋