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Hello, i m 40weeks pregnant. (first pregnancy, cephalic presentation, head is normal size in latest scan report, pelvis adequate).
But doc did check up and said stil head didn't drop down to pelvis region.
1. Wil head come to pelvis region in 40weeks now?
2. Normal delivery possible?
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It can be floating head. Normal delivery possible if head gets engaged.
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Can get admitted n start induction of labor..with contractions sometimes if you are lucky it may come down though at 40 weeks it should have been engaged
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Head is not engaged till 40 week..there might be increased chances of cesarean delivery in yr case...
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Very much possible
Sometimes head engages during contractions
Just keep yourself calm and relaxed
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Dr. Anshika Lekhi
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Gurgaon
There is increases chance of c sec for you but still as u r already 40 weeks plz get admitted and get induction of labour done. If all goes well head may come down.
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