Patient's question:
My due date is the 19th of this month, but yesterday when I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said I haven't engaged yet. I want to ask, what is going on here? What if I don't engage? Will it be a problem? I read in books about the various reasons why someone might not engage, and it makes me very worried. The doctor told me that some people don't engage until the moment they start experiencing contractions. What should I do?First follow-up question: In this final month, I've been consistently climbing six to nine flights of stairs (a six-story building) every day, and I'm mostly active outside during the day. How could my exercise be insufficient? Also, strangely enough, at 37 weeks, when I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said I was halfway engaged.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the factors affecting childbirth include uterine force, birth canal, fetus, and psychological factors. If all four factors are normal and coordinated, a natural birth is possible.From the fetal examination indicators, the baby weighs about 6.8 pounds, which is of average size. If your pelvis is normal and the is correct, although the baby has not yet engaged in the pelvis, it can still engage during labor, increasing the chances of a natural birth. We need to monitor the situation dynamically.
It is recommended not to worry. Currently, you are still before the due date. Rest more, as the due date is only 42 weeks. If you have any other questions, please consult your doctor promptly.