Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. How can I help the baby engage earlier?Doctor's answer:
At 38 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus has not engaged in the pelvis. This is the first pregnancy. There are many reasons why the fetus has not engaged, mainly including abnormal pelvic shape, fetal macrosomia, and malposition.If your baby is not too large and the pelvis is normal, appropriate activity can help with engagement. There are no other effective methods. It doesn’t mean that surgery is necessary if the baby hasn’t engaged now. Many women don’t engage until they experience contractions. So, you don’t need to worry too much right now—just stay active. If the baby still hasn’t engaged after labor begins, surgery may be required.