5 Reasons your Baby is not yet engaged - What happens if Baby is not engaged?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Thanks so much for watching this video! 😊 Don’t forget to download our labor preparation and induction guide here (careaboutlittleones.com/labor-preparation-guide) in which we show you how to prepare your cervix for labor! A ripe cervix can help you increase your chances of a spontaneous start of labor at the end of your pregnancy.

[@Athakur-yp8dw]

Very Very informative video thanks

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, you are MOST WELCOME! We are very happy if you find this video helpful! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@kaliebutler4879]

I’m 38 +4 4cm 70% and she is in stage -2 and no change in almost 2 weeks

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, we know this is very frustrating. However, we really would not worry too much! If you look at your cervix, you can clearly see that your body is preparing for labor. The rest will come. And as we explain in this video, sometimes, a baby only engages after labor has started... In brief: at this point, there is really no need to worry! We have hardly ever seen cases like yours ending up having complications... We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@yukia.animation]

Your vidoes are destressors for me, thank you. I'm week 38 plus and my baby is moving around as he pleases. Any doctors I've seen immediately suggest a c-section. It irritates me so much. I really don't understand why so many doctors want to NOT wait for things to naturally occur, not giving it A chance, and would prefer rushing for a c-section. Why do they do that? Profit??

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Good question! We have had this discussion many times with doctors. In some countries, it clearly is profit. In other countries, it might have to do with liability (i.e. what if something goes wrong during a natural delivery and the doctors did press for a C-section? - some countries have brutal laws), sometimes it may be lack of experience... the list is long... However, luckily, not all of them are the same. Some are really super supportive! We have met many fantastic OBs and midwives! We believe doctors should inform about the risks (of BOTH - because C-sections are not riskless either) and then just leave the woman be. After all, it is HER decision...

[@Healthy-365]

Hi, I'm a first time mom and I'm 36 weeks 1 day pregnant (EDD is 13Sep). Baby is in cephalic position with posterior placenta but the baby's head is still mobile and not engaged. Currently I'm doing butterfly stretches, 45 mins walking, 25 deep squats. Is there any chance to engage baby's head?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, please do not stress out too much about it! Most babies engage in or after week 36! Some of them even only engage AFTER labor has started. But as long as they do engage at some point, there is normally not a problem! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@rashmikamuni496]

Delivered?

[@MahmoudSabry91]

Could you please update us?

[@allenkaps2395]

Thank u so much for your videos I have been following u God has blessed us with baby girl me and my husband we are happy it has been so easy and faster I was 1cm at 4pm and I delivered at 7mp the Same day this evening

[@allenkaps2395]

At 39 weeks and 4 days

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Oh, wonderful news!! 😊 Thanks so much for sharing them with us! CONGRATULATIONS on your baby girl from the 2 of us!!! 🥳🥳🥳 It's great to hear that you had a smooth delivery! And we do hope that you are recovering well from it!! No need to thank us! That was 100% you all the way through your pregnancy! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! Enjoy every second of it!! ❤️

[@allenkaps2395]

Thank u so much may God bless you

[@kavithad7109]

5 th month scan high mean PI of uterine arteries is any problem please reply

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Kavitha 😘, we kindly ask you to discuss such questions with your provider! Unfortunately, there is absolutely no way for us to tell you, if there is a problem or not... Thank you! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@missld6856]

So if baby is already head down should we AVOID the forward inverted hands on the floor position? I’m unclear on this and can never find the answer. I don’t want baby to flip into breach after doing this move since baby is currently head down position. But since baby is head down then will this move help it engage lower- so still good to do or no?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, the forward leaning position is (normally) mostly done in two situations (no matter if baby is engaged or not): A) Baby is breech. B) Baby is in an otherwise not-so-optimal position (f.e. occiput posterior) In those cases, the position can provide baby with more room to move in a more favorable position. Moreover, if baby is already engaged - or almost engaged (just not in a good position) - then this position can help dis-engage the baby, so that baby can find a better position before re-engaging again. Therefore, we normally don't do this exercise if baby is head down and in a good position (particularly occiput anterior). BUT: it depends: for example, we have found that - if a baby does not engage for a long time even if baby is in a good position - doing this exercise for a while often seems to facilitate the engagement process. However, this is only a personal observation - we are not sure if other experts have made the same observation... In general though, our approach is normally this: if baby is head down and in a good position but mommy wants to help baby engage, then deep squats alone are (normally) the way to go... Of course, please always ask your doctor's approval first before you do any exercises! All exercises are potentially harmful (it really depends on your pregnancy case). Thank you! We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@yogsadhaka_monika]

Hello I'm 37.4 weeks and baby head has not yet engaged. Although he is in head down position since week 33.3. Today doctor told me that chances of head engagement seems very less since its my first pregnancy and in first time pregnancy head usually get engaged before this time. What do you think about my chances of having natural vaginal delivery?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, we can only say this much: some babies engage very late in a pregnancy. Some do it hours before labor starts, others do it even AFTER labor has started. And in our experience, that is not related to whether or not this is the first pregnancy. The only thing that is important is that the baby engages AT SOME POINT. But this could also be during labor, and not necessarily before the start of labor. We can also assure you that we know several cases of moms whose baby was not engaged when labor has started. And they all had a normal delivery. So, you might wanna consider getting a second opinion by another doctor? We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@EdwardEka]

My gynaecologist doesnt give me hope by saying that head is not engaged and it is 39 week . Baby has a single cord around her neck , and it is my vbac . My first c section was cuz of placenta prevea

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, please note that some babies only engage hours before labor starts or even after labor has started. But as long as the baby engages AT SOME POINT, it is normally not a problem... had a single loop around the neck... Also, we know many women who gave birth to babies who had a single loop around their neck... We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@littleblessingshomestead5138]

41 weeks and 3 days. My provider is talking indication and baby is still at a -3 position, 70% ephaced and only dilated to a 1. I feel like I've tried everything, all the birth Ball exercises, the miles circuit, sex, dates, walking, etc. I've even had 3 membrane sweeps. I had to have a c section with my first and it was incredibly traumatic, i really am hoping for a vbac but my provider talking induction worries me that it's just going to lead to another c section. I don't know what else i can do though.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, we completely understand what you are going through because we have met A LOT of women in similar situations! There is only one thing that we can recommend in such a situation: try to relax! We know it sounds so stupid. But the only thing we have tried in such cases at the clinic and which has helped induce labor in many (but not all) cases, is help those women relax. We do this with the help of acupuncture and reflexology. But it does not need to be as long as it is something that helps you "let go". If you are overstressed and worried about your situation, your body will most likely prevent the release of labor hormones (watch our Mini Birthing Course to find out why). Relaxation was really what helped those women go into labor eventually. Maybe it will help you too? We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@raulitageiger7643]

I am literally in the same position 😕 41 weeks, 70%, and only 1 cm. Tried membrane sweep and all the other things as well. Dr wants to induce too which I really wanted to avoid...How did things turn out for you? Were you able to relax and have a vbac? This is my first so I am having difficulty relaxing for sure.

[@chanchalsharma8381]

My 38 weeks and 4 days are completed and baby's head is in floating position doctor has suggested me to induce artificial pain in two days. Can i delievered my baby through normal delivery.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, yes, a normal delivery is then still possible! 😊 Please note that a baby does not need to be engaged before labor has started. As long as baby engages sometime during labor, you can have a normal delivery! We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@gurp6746]

@chanchalsharma8381 delivered normal or c-section?

[@khanmaleehafirdaus5699]

Hey Just want to ask a question I had cerclage done which is still intack (currently 38week today) I dont feel any pain or discomfort Is this because of cerclage ? As it prevents dilation My dr. Said she will open only after i got pains.. they gave me one week to try for normal but with cerclage After that she said we will go for c section Any help u can give pls

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, the cerclage does not prevent the start of labor. Your contractions can still start. That said: why do they still leave the cerclage in there at this point (38 weeks)? Why not taking it out?

[@ruchikashyap1999]

Hii... I am 40 weeks pregnant n still my baby's head has not been engaged... Doctor had said for c section since my due date is today so they said to wait for two more days n day after tomorrow they had suggested for the c section.... I don't have any complications neither my amniotic fluid had ruptured... Also my baby is moving well... I had did everything from the beginning for my normal delivery but hearing this i feel bad that i have to go for c section... Can u help me suggesting whether i should wait or i should go as per the doctor?

[@shrutikumbharkar9470]

Mine issue is same…please guide

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, please understand that we can legally not give you any advice on what to do in your situation! We can only tell you this much: Normally, babies do not need to be engaged before labor starts! We can assure you that we came across many women whose baby only engaged AFTER labor has started. Therefore, we are very surprised to hear that a doctor would recommend a C-section just because the baby is not engaged at this point. C-Sections are only done for medical reasons! If a baby is unable to engage during labor (i.e. once you are in labor), that's a different story of course... Therefore, we strongly recommend that you get a second opinion by another doctor! Thank you! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, please understand that we can legally not give you any advice on what to do in your situation! We can only tell you this much: Normally, babies do not need to be engaged before labor starts! We can assure you that we came across many women whose baby only engaged AFTER labor has started. Therefore, we are very surprised to hear that a doctor would recommend a C-section just because the baby is not engaged at this point. C-Sections are only done for medical reasons! If a baby is unable to engage during labor (i.e. once you are in labor), that's a different story of course... Therefore, we strongly recommend that you get a second opinion by another doctor! Thank you! We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Athakur-yp8dw]

My first delivery is c section and now i m pregnant more than 34 weeks and the baby is not in down position and the scar thickness is 3 mm please can you tell me that the normal delivery is possible for me or not

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, please understand that it is not possible for us to tell you if you can have a normal delivery or not. This is something that only your doctor can tell you (the person who is familiar with your case). That's because whether or not you are a good candidate for a VBAC depends on many factors. We recorded a video to help you understand what makes a good candidate for VBAC: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6PIYpKBeMx-jas We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Athakur-yp8dw]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thanq sooo much for response mah question. Can we connect for giving true suggestions for my delivery bcz i have just only 10 or 11 days please help me regarding this. See my reports and results and tell me whats good or bad because these doctors are not good about the patients or for me they think about just for there pockets, i think both of you are so kind humble ❤️ and experienced.. Thanks

[@huzaifahkhan1991]

Am 42 weeks pregnant my 10th month is going on....am worried about my delivery its my 4th pregnancy....and also my baby has not been engaged

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, what do your doctors say?

[@ShreshtaHindi]

Hello, When we had first c-section ,for second baby once labor starts, will they go for a c-section.This one happened in my case😢. We tried for nornal delivery. After giving trips doctor gave one and half hour time for strong labor pains. In between they checked the position of a baby. After one and half hours I have started strong labor pains. They told that still baby is not engaged labor pain too started we should go for c-section and they did it. My question is whether within one and half hour we have to go for c-section when baby's head is not engaged?Will they not wait for few more hours? I have started bleeding one day before I admitted in the hospital. Next day morning only we went to hospital. I did labour induction techniques in ur videos too. In hospital they only burst the aminotic sac saying that because of that baby may start engaging? Is it true?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, to be honest with you, it really surprises us to hear these things! We know many cases of women whose baby was not engaged when labor started. It is true that it can take some time for the baby to engage once contractions have started. However, as long as baby is doing well and as long as there are no medical problems, there is normally not a reason to go for a C-section. Of course, we don't know your case and we also don't know if there were any medical complications which made them press for a C-section. However, normally, the fact that baby is not yet engaged is not a reason for a C-section. Plus, they ARE supposed to give your baby the time baby needs to engage. The other thing is: we are also not aware that rupturing your amniotic sac helps the baby engage. Frankly, this is the first time we hear about that. When you think about it, it makes more sense the other way round: as long as there is amniotic fluid, the baby will find it easier to move in the womb... and to engage... So, we find this strange..... But this is just our personal opinion without knowing the details of your case.... 🙁

[@ShreshtaHindi]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes Thanks for your response. As we don't know much about this, mostly there are c-sections.For my first baby also midnight aminotic sac was break up and it started bleeding. So we went to hospital. My doctor didn't speak anything to me. She directly spoke to my parents that we induced but there was no labor pain. As far as I know they didn't do any induce. She threatened my parents and my husband that aminotic sac was break up. We can't wait. If we wait child will not be in ur hands. So she asked the question what shall we do? Added I will go for another induce if pain didn't start I cannot do anything. Think about the child. So everyone of my family was frightened and asked what to do? She said for c-section anf was done without informing anything to me. As that was my first pregnancy I don't know anything what was happening around me I was worried.I have a question. Once aminotic sac is break whether we have to go for c section? They didn't examine anything about the position of a baby. But in the report they have given as mobile head emeegency c-section. I had two more weeks for due date. If bleeding starts is it dangerous? Even after bleeding if labor is not started we have to go for c-section?Do we have to go to hospital? immediately. Whenever we go like this they are ending up in the name of emergency c-section.Really it pains a lot😖😭

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@ShreshtaHindi It really pains us to read this.... ☹☹☹☹ Since when do parents and husbands make decisions over the head of a pregnant woman??? When it comes to a pregnancy and a delivery, there is only one person who makes the decisions: YOU....

[@ShreshtaHindi]

Thanks for your concern. Kindly answer these questions.Once the aminotic sac is break up whether we have to go for c-section?How much time Can we wait after aminotic sac break? If bleeding starts is it dangerous? Even after bleeding if labor is not started we have to go for c-section?Do we have to go to hospital? immediately.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@ShreshtaHindi Hi there! Just because the amniotic sac ruptures normally does not mean that you need a C-section. Normally, what happens is that you go into labor within 24-48 hours. If this does not happen, they normally induce you. Bleeding: Unfortunately, this is nothing we can answer in general: it really depends WHY you bleed. Please do note though that at the end of a pregnancy, women have what is called a "bloody show" which basically means bloody discharge. If it is a bloody show, then there is normally not a reason to worry. But of course, if there are other reasons for the bleeding, then it depends on the situation... So, we cannot say in general whether or not you need a C-section when you bleed. It depends on the situation. And we can also not say whether you have to go to the hospital. It's best to talk with your midwife about it first whenever you are not sure if something is "normal" or not. But of course, this only applies if your midwife is knowledgeable and has nothing but your best interest in mind. If you are dealing with people who do anything to press for a C-section just because they make a lot of money with it, then it is just sad... If you have that feeling, do not hesitate to look for another doctor! We hope this helps...

[@scholasticsigridagren794]

Thank you

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, you are MOST WELCOME! We are happy if you find our video helpful!! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@aishaawan461]

I have left lateral posterior placenta. My baby is far away from pelvis . Can I give birth vaginally? Also my baby iş in cephalic position ?what should i do i m worried

[@aishaawan461]

Dr had said for c-section this Friday . I don’t understand what to do now

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, a cephalic position means that your baby is head down position. So this should not be a reason to worry! Also, we know many women who had a lateral posterior placenta and still had a vaginal delivery. As long as the placenta is not lying too low (placenta previa), it should (normally) not be a problem. As for baby being "far away from the pelvis". Please note that a baby does not need to be engaged before labor starts. So, based on these things, why would your doctor recommend a C-section? Maybe you wanna consider getting a second opinion by another doctor? We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@aishaawan461]

@CareAboutLittleOnes my 40 weeks are completed but i have no signs of labor pain that's y she recommended maybe?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@aishaawan461 Okay, but why then would she recommend a C-section? Why not an induction? If the induction works, you can still have a normal delivery...?

[@aishaawan461]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes she’s saying that baby’s head is not fixed in pelvis so we have to do c-section. 🥺

[@kowsika_dr]

Hi I'm 39 week .my height 142 baby weight 3.2 kg .baby head is not engaged but cephalic position.my gynac said no chance of normal delivery so go for c section.what i doo ?????

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, please note that we know many women whose baby only engaged AFTER labor has started. In so far, we are not aware that the lack of pre-labor engagement is a reason for a C-section. The most important thing is that the baby DOES engage AT SOME POINT - which can also be during labor... Therefore, we can only recommend getting a second opinion by another doctor! We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@updatesnnews163]

I have this query yesterday Do moms see blood while they urinate during contractions or early labour

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

We would talk with your doctor about this! There can be totally harmless reasons for this. However, if you see blood, it should always be discussed with your provider - just to be on the safe side... Thank you! ❤

[@Athakur-yp8dw]

It is soo painful and i really dont want the second c section seriously 😢😥😰😭

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Completely understand!! 🙈🙈

[@Athakur-yp8dw]

@@CareAboutLittleOnesI have 10. Hemoglobin thats the just reason and the baby have jaundice in my womb and i think the first c section is un necessary for me the dr says whats your problem the people come to us and say for doing it why you are scared. And its the trend today nobody have problem with the c section why you have. Its not unhealthy factors. And after c section 😭 soo hurtful And i take so many medications for a long time for 2 or 3 years then i am feel some health. And i have so many health issues after this..

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@Athakur-yp8dw Hi there! We totally get your point! Unfortunately, we have come across many cases like yours! Unfortunately though, we are legally not allowed to advise on C-sections! Please understand that we are no doctors. And only a doctor can evaluate the necessity of a C-section. They have to look at things like scar tissue, thickness of the scar, and many other things. So, unfortunately, all we can recommend is getting a second opinion by another obstetrician... We are sorry for that! 🙈🙈🙈

[@Athakur-yp8dw]

But you are more humble and experienced than a dr. And the doctors are not And you can do it for humanity, for me...

[@funwithhumeraandkulsum8248]

Iam 32 week pregnant with breech baby i follow ur all exercises when i do exercise baby turns head down after some time again he goes to breech how can i engage my baby head down position

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, unfortunately, some babies do love to move around a lot. And those babies also like to go back into a breech presentation... However, normally, we would not worry because in our experience, such babies almost always end up in the right position eventually. Keep in mind: week 32 is a bit too early for a baby to engage. Babies normally do that around week 36 or later... We posted a video on our channel that could help you engage your baby. But we don't recommend doing this before week 35: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2nCe4eNdrh6ftk We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@funwithhumeraandkulsum8248]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you so much dear for ur honest reply

[@funwithhumeraandkulsum8248]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes now my baby is in cephalic position confirmed by scan thank u so much Can u suggest some video to engage baby in pelvis

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@funwithhumeraandkulsum8248 That is great to hear!! Thanks a lot for sharing your feedback with us! We do have just the right video for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2nCe4eNdrh6ftk

[@Datamponline]

My 36th week my doctor said babies head is not engaged,and there is no chance of normal delivery,she was ready to do my c section at 36week is it normal?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, please note that babies often either engage very LATE in a pregnancy or AFTER labor has started. Even if a baby only engages after labor has started, it is normally not a problem as long as baby engages eventually... Therefore, we are always surprised to hear whenever a doctor tells anyone that they cannot have a normal delivery - just because baby is not engaged before labor has even started (unless there are medical reasons of course). Of course, we cannot tell you what to do because this can only be done by a doctor. Therefore, we can only recommend that you get a second opinion by another OB. Thank you! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Esztii-ns3iv]

Hi! So my question is not really about baby being engaged.. i’m 34 weeks pregnant and I visited the doctor 4 days ago when she told me the baby is upside down but today I felt baby hiccuping in the upper side of the belly, could there be a chance he changed his position? Should i be worried? Is my second baby and i always pay attention to his hiccups

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, in theory, a baby can always go back into a different position after being cephalic. So, this COULD happen, however, we really would not worry too much about it. Even if it did happen, at least, you would now know that nothing prevents your baby from turning. If he has done it twice, he can do it again! In our experience, such babies almost always end up in the right position eventually. Of course, if you want to have clarity about baby's position, please do talk with your midwife about it! It's the only thing you can do really if you want to know for sure.... We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Esztii-ns3iv]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank you so much for your fast reply ❤️, i will visit my doctor in two weeks to check on the baby and won’t worry until then

[@Esztii-ns3iv]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes i just want to thank you again for the work you are doing and the way you always reply to our comments, on my first baby i viewed many of your videos and i believe they helped me a lot. I was in labour only for about 3 hours and gave birth quite easily (or maybe i just forgot about the pain 😅) but it was fast in any case. Now on my second baby your videos and voices are calming me ❤️

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@Esztii-ns3iv Okay! 😊 Not worrying is the best you can do! 😊

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@Esztii-ns3iv You are a sweetheart for saying that!! Thanks so much for your very lovely feedback!! It's really much appreciated! The truth is: We can only guide you this much. But when you are in labor, it's 100% you who does the job and who supports your baby and body! ❤❤

[@carolkioko3354]

May God bless... I've been following your videos and they are nice bt I have a question

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there Carol! Sure, please let us know your question! ;-)

[@simranansari8848]

Hi im 36 weeks preg ,this is my first pregnancy my cervical lengh is 3.5 cm,my baby is in cephalic position with anterior placenta grade 2 ,doctor said your babies head is floating very high there is no chance for vaginal delivery,she was ready to do c sec at 36 week please suggest should i wait or go with her suggestion

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there! 😊 We have already left a reply below your other comment! Have you seen it?

[@jujarsingh3174]

Hey my wife is 39 weeks pregnant and her cervix length is 4.5 cm. Is this normal?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

HI there 😊, please don't worry too much about that! Your wife's body will take of the cervix as soon as her body is ready for it... 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for your wife, you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Lelo_siwela]

Hello I'm 38 weeks and have minor placenta previa and baby is weighing 3.5 kg , and baby hasn't engaged are there chances of vaginal birth?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, based on the information you provide here, a vaginal birth should still be possible IF the placenta previa does not significantly cover the cervix. That is, however, case-dependent. We know cases of women who had C-sections with minor placenta previa. And others who gave birth vaginally. But just so you know: there IS a risk of heavy bleeding involved. Engagement-wise, we can tell you that some babies only engage late in a pregnancy. Some of them even only engage after labor has started... That's okay, as long as they engage at some point... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Lelo_siwela]

Thank you so much for your response, I really appreciate it

[@fabihacutie1055]

I m 39 weeks pregnant and my doctor said me to c.section cause my baby head not fix into pelvis.. what should i do plzz tell me. And i had attemped c.section before 3 years now i wanna vbac. But my doctor is not helping me 😢 plz tell me something.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, please note that a baby does not necessarily engage in the pelvis BEFORE labor starts. If baby does NOT engage DURING labor, then, yes, it's gonna be a problem! And in that case, if you cannot make your baby engage with labor positions and other tricks, then a C-section is often inevitable. However, we have never heard that a trustworthy obstetrician recommends a C-section because baby is not yet engaged before labor starts. You might want to consider getting a second opinion from another doctor... We hope this helps! 😘 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@ArshiKhan-hi6vo]

Same to same with me my Dr said me this to me

[@Athakur-yp8dw]

Just same as me😢

[@yasmeenkhan1409]

I am 38 week pregnant. My placenta is low lying on the left lateral wall of uterus and the lower edge of placenta is 2.8 cm away from the internal os . Also there is a single loop around the neck and my scar thickness is 4 mm at 36 weeks.My baby is not engaged yet so Dr. Advice me for c section again . But I want Vbac. Plz guide

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, let's ignore for a second that your last delivery was a C-section: does your doctor believe that a normal delivery is possible at all given the position of your placenta?

[@yasmeenkhan1409]

I am 1cm dilated but the doctor told if it is 2-4 cm dilated then only she can take a chance of normal delivery. Through gels pain can't be induce it failed vbac

[@yasmeenkhan1409]

Also my baby's position is posterior so Dr think due to this it is not fixing and not yet dilated.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@yasmeenkhan1409 Okay got you! But we are curious: in that case, does your doctor suggest you need a C-section not because your previous delivery was a C-section. But because you are not yet dilated "enough" and your baby is not yet engaged?

[@yasmeenkhan1409]

My doctor suggested a c-section because I'm not yet dilated not because of my previous c-section.

[@mounikaregu4471]

Hi , am 40 weeks pregnant now and my due date is ina week. My baby hasn't engaged yet. Will i have a normal delivery?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, please note that just because your baby is not engaged does not mean that you cannot have a normal delivery. Oftentimes, babies engage AFTER labor has started (or hours before that).... 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for the upcoming birth, for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@syedaurooj951]

Same case with me thanks for sharing

[@ALAV-n5h]

At 40 th week.. can i feel baby hiccups on my left side of lower belly if the baby is dropped .. Otherwise is it a sign of the baby still unangaged..?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, please note that it is not possible to determine if baby is engaged or not based on hiccups. However, we did record a video that tells you the symptoms when baby is engaged: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3q7emipfJKXbdk We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Dentaqueen31]

Your baby got engaged during delivery??

[@levin6551]

hi dear..i regret that i din't know about your channel little bit earlier...my first delivery was induced preterm delivery which was done at 33 weeks due to a brain tumour in my baby which was detected at 32 weeks scan...i lost her after 3 months of her birth..it happend a year ago...but it was a induced vaginal delivery..her weight is 2.2kgs at the time of delivery...i had no complications during the delivery...Now am 38 weeks 4 days pregnant with my second baby and her estimated weight is 3kgs with BPD of 9.5cm...Today my doctor did a PV examination and told that head is not fixed yet and my pubic arch is narrow...so she adviced me for a c section this june 13th...but my due date is june 19th....am doing butterfly excercise and squats...is there any chances for my pubic arch becomes wider...She told me that she can insert 2 fingers but it feels tight...please guide me...can i wait till june 19th...my fluid index, baby's height,heart beat everything is normal...my baby position is cephalic and spine is facing towards my right..please guide me

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

We left a reply below your other comment! 😊 And by the way: yes, your pubic bone DOES become wider thanks to a hormone called relaxin which kind of loosens your pelvic bones up a little bit to make a delivery easier. Apart from this, your baby's head can change its shape to fit more easily through your pelvis. And that's exactly why we are saying: get a second opinion! 😊

[@deepapagutharivalan9089]

Hi sir/madam i am 39 weeks of pragnancy head is cephalic position but head not engaged it possible normal delivery

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, please note that some babies only engage AFTER labor has started (or hours before that). So that itself does not necessarily mean that you cannot have a normal delivery. The only thing that's important is that your baby engages at some point. But again, this can also be after labor has started... We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@deepapagutharivalan9089]

Thank you sir/madam

[@funwithsidra294]

Kya apka baby normal delivery mei ho gaya?? Please reply

[@kavyagudepu2478]

​@@deepapagutharivalan9089 u had normal delivery or c section

[@reetareeta1084]

Me also same problem

[@aleciaandrews123]

39 weeks and 3 days and baby is still not engaged

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, please note that some babies only engage very late in a pregnancy (sometimes hours before labor starts) or only once labor has started. As long as baby DOES engage at some point, even when it's after labor has started, there is normally no reason to be worried... We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@aleciaandrews123]

Thank you, I'm being induced today. Bleeding and not sure where the bleeding is coming from. 🙏🏾

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@aleciaandrews123 Okay! We wish you ALL THE BEST!!!

[@enjoywithidiots3888]

Hi I am in same condition did your baby got engaged and the normal delivery was happened?​@@aleciaandrews123

[@fakhraarif268]

Hello, i had my first c section due to rupture of amniotic sac and now my baby is 19 month old and I'm 39 week pregnant now my baby head is not yet engaged down what should i do dctr said we have to go for cesarian? But i want vbac what should i do shoud i wait for labour pain? Can labour pain engaged baby head? Aur due to first cesarean in this pregnancy labour pain harm? Pls reply me as Early as possible

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, please note that neither a rupture of membranes, nor the lack of pre-labor engagement are reasons for a C-section UNLESS they cause medical problems. Many babies only engage AFTER labor has started. The contractions can help with that! What we recommend you doing, is get a second opinion by another doctor! Make sure it is someone who does not do C-sections for the sake of earning money but only in situations when medical problems make a C-section necessary! We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@chindhulohinandh6947]

How we know baby is engaged in pelvis? Bcz last week, my dr told me his head i just lay on bladdor

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, we have just the right video for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3q7emipfJKXbdk But basically, when your doctor says that your baby's head lies on your bladder, it's a good sign. Because the bladder is located in your pelvis. 😊 We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@chindhulohinandh6947]

@CareAboutLittleOnes Thank you so much. You are both doing an amazing job.. really, really appreciated. I wish all the blessings 🙌 to you and your family

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@chindhulohinandh6947 Aw, what a sweet feedback! Thanks so much for this lovely comment! It really made our day!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@chindhulohinandh6947]

@CareAboutLittleOnes hi am 37 week and 1 day today . I had a hospital visit, and the doctor did PV and am already 3cm dialted. The thing is, after back home, I noticed some pink color blood stains when I wiped with tissue .is it normal?? I can call them tomorrow. Dr told me if I have contations in regular intervals, I need to rush to the hospital. Or any discomfort. Or water broke or bleeding like periods/ menses days.

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@chindhulohinandh6947 Hi there! Whenever you see bloody discharge, we wholeheartedly recommend that you immediately call your doctor! Please note that it could be that you just have what is called a "bloody show" which is "normal". However, it's good to have a doctor confirm it... So, please give them a call just to be on the safe side! 😊

[@omkarsira]

Iam 38 wks and my cervix is 3 cms, as fluid is 8.5 doctor suggested induction, can i delivee vaginally

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, that is very surprising for us to hear that your doctor wants to induce labor in your situation. We clearly recommend getting a second opinion from another doctor! Thank you! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@omkarsira]

Can I deliver vaginally,

[@omkarsira]

What does u mean,try to explain iam also a mbbs student I can understand

[@omkarsira]

Pls reply me iam getting admitted today

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@omkarsira If there are no medical problems, then why would you not be able to deliver vaginally? Please also note that the level of amniotic fluid does decrease about week 35. We have never heard that a level of 8.5 at 38 weeks is a reason for an induction. That is why we said, please get a second opinion...! 🙈

[@dianakakis]

In my birth, I had 18 hours of labor , since the labor pains started they were during and 5-7 minutes apart, my water had not broke and the baby would not engage, the doctor told us my pelvis was narrow and that he really didn’t think the baby was going to engage and my cervix was very thin and was worried that if there water broke there could be umbilical prolapse. So were went for a c-section when the contractions were 3 minutes apart and the baby was not engaged at all, but we still feel unsure about if I could have had continued to labor or if the risk was really that high? ( in no moment the baby’s heartbeat showed any stress)

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 🥰, we are sorry to hear it! Unfortunately, it is always very tough to make "good decisions" during labor when you are in so much pain. But as we always say: at the end of the day, all that matters is that a healthy mother holds a healthy baby in her arms.... 🥰 We hope you both have recovered well! ❤️

[@iqrasaleem1602]

I am 36 weeks pregnant my bpd is 9.6cm and head is not fix in pelvic area my first baby deliver normal but this time dr said me normal delivery not possible what should i do

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, the first thing you should do is ask your doctor what are the EXACT medical reasons why you cannot have a normal delivery! We are curious to hear the answer! 😊

[@iqrasaleem1602]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes dr said baby head is large and did not engage in pelvic area bpd is 96mm in 36th week of pregnancy

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@iqrasaleem1602 Have you looked at the average bpd at 36 weeks? 😊

[@vanshakher7925]

Hi doing your exercises, with fibroid the baby's head had moved from breech to cephalic. I am 37 weeks pregnant, the Baby's head is floating. It had not yet engaged. Please suggest me to make the baby head get engaged in pelvis . Moreover, I will have a PV examination at the end of 37th week. Request u to suggest❤

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😊, we have just the right video for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2nCe4eNdrh6ftk We hope this helps! 😊 We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@vanshakher7925]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes thank u so so much 💗💗💗I will start doing it from today only.

[@vanshakher7925]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes want to ask like if normal delivery will be possible in my case ?? :(

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@vanshakher7925 We hope they will help you! ❤❤

[@vanshakher7925]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes They will indeed do 💗💗💖💖💖

[@SD-ku8zb]

My 39 weeks are completed and baby's head is not engaged, also baby's weight is 4 kg with BPD 95mm. How much chances for normal delivery?

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, unfortunately, it's very difficult if not impossible for us to tell you your chances of a normal delivery... Some babies DO engage very late. Some engage AFTER labor has started. However, of course, a 4kg baby might find it more difficult to engage than a 3kg baby.... To be clear: it is NOT impossible in general. We just cannot tell you how likely it is in your particular case.... We wish you ALL THE BEST for you and your baby!! ❤️

[@Ankita-pg7hq]

My aunt has 4.5 kg baby girl and she had normal delivery

[@ushapriya5590]

I'm 39 week and my baby head is still floating... cervix is also closed so next Monday going for c section 😢

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there 😘, please help us understand: your doctor told you that you need a C-section because your cervix is still closed and because your baby is not yet engaged?

[@ushapriya5590]

@@CareAboutLittleOnes baby not yet engaged

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

@@ushapriya5590 Please note that some babies only engage very late in a pregnancy. Some hours before labor starts, some AFTER labor starts. The most important thing is that the baby engages at SOME point so that labor can continue...

[@simranansari8848]

Hi im 36 weeks preg ,this is my first pregnancy my cervical lengh is 3.5 cm,my baby is in cephalic position with anterior placenta grade 2 ,doctor said your babies head is floating very high there is no chance for vaginal delivery,she was ready to do c sec at 36 week please suggest should i wait or go with her suggestion

[@CareAboutLittleOnes]

Hi there! 😊 We have already left a reply below your other comment! Have you seen it?