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QUESTION. 3-4/5 PALPABLE... WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

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hippy3 · 29/03/2011 15:20

Just a quickie....

Went to hospital on sunday as thought I was having contractions, turned out I wasnt anyway....

MW felt for the babies( im carrying twins) and my notes say 3-4/5 palpable on twin 1 ...which means what exactly?

I am going into be induced next week anyway at 36 weeks...as they are ID am just wondering what it means.....

Thanks.

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ethelina · 29/03/2011 15:24

Means twin 1 has engaged in your pelvis at height 3-4, which I think is just dipping below your pelvis. 5 is pelvis height, 1 is right down at the entrance to the birth canal. Palpable means they can palpate, or feel it.

ChessyEvans · 29/03/2011 15:25

I had exactly the same on my notes! It means twin 1's head is starting to engage, but only v little at the mo. It's also subjective, my hospital notes from 2 weeks ago said 3-4/5 but my midwife yesterday put 4/5 (which is less engaged). They just do it by feeling how far down into the pelvis the baby's head is. Hope that helps and good luck next week Smile

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hippy3 · 29/03/2011 15:59

love mums net thanks for the quick replies.....x Smile

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