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Head engaged.....

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booreeve · 27/07/2010 13:47

I'm 35+3 and went for a wellbeing scan this morning as I'm due to have an ELCS due to complications with delivery last time. Am due to be given a date for the CS next week, but the scan has revealed that the head is engaged and was sitting so low that they were unable to even measure the head - so was told to be prepared, and was asked whether my bags were packed (still not, better get on that) Any ideas on how long i can expect to still be pregnant for, or is this a matter of how long is a piece of string?! I went to 40+2 last time.....

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Tiredmumno1 · 27/07/2010 14:50

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MrsC2010 · 27/07/2010 14:59

Not sure, I'm 39+2 and was told last week that head was fully engaged. Still no twinges! As far as I knew you can be engaged for quite some time, likewise some people don't engage until labour.

TheArmadillo · 27/07/2010 15:02

The head being engaged can happen weeks ahead of birth. It's not unusual to be fully engaged at 35/36 weeks and then go on to full term.

It is a matter of how long is a piece of string unfortunately as its not an accurate prediction at all but I wouldn't worry too much.

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booreeve · 27/07/2010 15:55

Ok thanks all.....just going to start taking it a little bit easier from now on, have been insanely busy of late, time to sit tight I think!

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