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Baby's head is not engaged at 38w 3d
This is my first pregnancy. Doctor has told that chance of normal delivery is less as baby's head is not engaged yet. Baby's Head Circumference and Fetal weight are in lower percentiles (5 and 22 respectively). AFI is 10.1.
Is it possible for baby to engage in the coming days and chance for normal delivery. I am walking for two hours daily and also doing exercises.
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There is still more time for the head to get engaged. Continue being physically active as appropriate.
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
You can wait till 40 weeks if everything is fine
Keep watch on baby’s movements
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Engagement of the head can occur in labour nothing to worry about
This is not an indication for cesarean section you should wait for spontaneous onset of labour
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
engagement doesnt depend on head size..
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