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brogo · 17/03/2021 14:41

Hi, had my 35 week midwife appointment today this is my second baby. In my notes the midwife has written the word "brim" , normally it says "free"
Does anyone know if this means baby is engaged/nearly engaged?
She said the baby was low but I didn't ask at the time exactly how low.

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TheBeautifulSouth44 · 17/03/2021 14:45

Yes, it means that baby’s head is at the brim of your pelvis, preparing to engage.

brogo · 17/03/2021 14:57

Thankyou, I'm glad she's dropped down a bit , maybe my heart burn will go away now Grin

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SnooperTrooper12345 · 17/03/2021 15:20

@brogo

Thankyou, I'm glad she's dropped down a bit , maybe my heart burn will go away now Grin
Not to burst your hopeful bubble but my baby is currently 4/5 engaged and if anything, my heartburn has got worse 😂😂
brogo · 17/03/2021 16:20

Nooooo why would you say that Grin haha .

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BlueberryPancake21 · 17/03/2021 16:41

My baby has also just moved from "NE" (assume means "not engaged") to "brim" so glad I read this! Honestly though he's been chilling out down there pretty low forever - he seems to be really low in the evening and then climb back out during the night and my lungs are really squashed first thing in the morning. I actually don't think anything has changed - I just had my appointment later in the day this time!

brogo · 17/03/2021 17:02

They are so unpredictable arnt they @blueberrypancake
How many weeks are you? My first.came naturally at 37 weeks so I'm hoping this one will come a little early too, the midwife said today she doesn't think I'll go past.my due date but I don't know how she would know that!

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BlueberryPancake21 · 17/03/2021 18:08

I'm well into my 37th wk already and preparing for a late baby. No real signs of anything. I've had strong regular Braxton Hicks since 17 wks so that's no indication. I keep hoping I'll get some kind of nesting instinct and joyfully blitz the house but it seems unlikely!

brogo · 17/03/2021 18:14

Good luck! I hope baby comes soon form you Smile

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brogo · 17/03/2021 18:14

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