4/5 engaged at 38 weeks

[shannonhinton0421]

I've visited my midwife today who confirmed the baby is 4/5 engaged I'm 38 weeks today too. I'm worried I'm going to go over and end up having to be induced.
This is my first my baby and I am aware they can be properly engaged for some time yet. I'm trying lots of things to help, I've been walking more, curb walking, drinking raspberry leaf tea, eating pineapple has anyone got any suggestions to help baby come please?

Unfortunately there isn't anything else you can do.
At 38 weeks, and being your first, you could still have another 4 weeks.
My first was born at 40+12 and was 4/5 engaged from 37 weeks.

You also don't HAVE to be induced.
And it's certainly safe to go to 42 weeks

4/5 could mean you go over, or even you go into labour tomorrow.
When you're sitting sit on a birth ball and gently bounce and rock to encourage open pelvis and gentle help baby on their way.

And not from personal experience as I wasnt feeling very sexy 😅at this point but sex is supposed to be great for bringing on labour

I'm 38 weeks too with my second daughter and I know this probably isn't what you want to hear but from what I've heard and experienced, I don't think there's much that brings on labour before baby is ready without medical intervention. Sounds like you're doing all you can to aid labour for when your time comes but, until then, my advice would be to try to put your feet up as much as you can between activities because, although this is a really anxious and uncomfortable stage, it's time for you to take baths, snack away & sleep, sleep, sleep (unless you aren't sleeping well, in which case Netflix whilst alternating between feet up on sofa and rocking on exercise ball!). Easier said than done, I am so ready to have this baby out but I'm reminding myself that this time is just for the baby to finish cooking in there and I'm trying to cherish the little moments alone with my toddler too, who is really wearing me out, but sleeps for 12 hours which this baby won't be doing xx

I'm 40 weeks and a few days ago baby was only 3/5 engaged, but I've heard they can stay there for weeks or it can change within hours! I've heard walking uphill helps so I'm trying that tomorrow, midwife suggested pineapple, dates and sex but to be honest I think they'll come when they're ready!

@Fleetw00d

I'm 40 weeks and a few days ago baby was only 3/5 engaged, but I've heard they can stay there for weeks or it can change within hours! I've heard walking uphill helps so I'm trying that tomorrow, midwife suggested pineapple, dates and sex but to be honest I think they'll come when they're ready!

Thank you, I think that's the thing just got wait for when he is ready 😩😩

@GJS90

I'm 38 weeks too with my second daughter and I know this probably isn't what you want to hear but from what I've heard and experienced, I don't think there's much that brings on labour before baby is ready without medical intervention. Sounds like you're doing all you can to aid labour for when your time comes but, until then, my advice would be to try to put your feet up as much as you can between activities because, although this is a really anxious and uncomfortable stage, it's time for you to take baths, snack away & sleep, sleep, sleep (unless you aren't sleeping well, in which case Netflix whilst alternating between feet up on sofa and rocking on exercise ball!). Easier said than done, I am so ready to have this baby out but I'm reminding myself that this time is just for the baby to finish cooking in there and I'm trying to cherish the little moments alone with my toddler too, who is really wearing me out, but sleeps for 12 hours which this baby won't be doing xx

Thank you hun! I guess that's the best thing I can do just wait for him to come when he's ready. Xx