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Baby's head not engaged

2019-12-11 16:29:38
Can the baby s head get engaged after 38 weeks? I am 38 pregnant ? Is it still possible to have a normal delivery?
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yes. its possible sometimes baby gets engaged only when labor starts

Answered2019-12-11 17:21:50

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Yes if the Biparietal diameter of foetal head is less than 9.3 cm., it can get engaged even at 38 weeks. The Obstetrician knows what is safe. Ask for a trial labour for induction of natural labor
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Answered2019-12-11 16:55:35

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Your age is plus factor. If baby is less than 3kg, and you pelvis broad enough 50% chance of head coming down with pains is there. But usually with floating head they tend to go postmatue . So ask your doctor to induce after evaluating delivery date properly.

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