Patient's question:
I'm 38 weeks pregnant, and this is my first child. How long does it take for the baby to engage before birth? I went for a thorough check-up this morning, and the doctor said the baby hasn't engaged yet. How can I know when the baby has engaged?Doctor's answer:
According to the condition you described, you are now 38 weeks pregnant and this is your first child. Usually, after 36 weeks, the first child should engage. Generally, about 2 weeks before the due date, some may engage before labor, and some may engage during labor. If the fetus is too large, it may also interfere with engagement. It is necessary to have regular prenatal check-ups and take good care of the pregnancy. Between 37 weeks and 42 weeks of pregnancy, labor before full term is considered full-term. Please do not be too anxious. After engagement, there may be symptoms of a feeling of downward pressure and frequent urination.