Patient's question:
Patient Gender:I am 39 weeks pregnant, and the baby's head is floating, hasn't engaged yet. Will this affect a natural birth? My mother-in-law says it's fine and that it will naturally engage when the time comes. But I'm still feeling uneasy. Please help, experts! Thank you!
Patient Age:
First Follow-up Question: Should I be hospitalized in this situation?
Doctor's answer:
In this case, the baby's head is still floating, not engaged, and it usually descends between 36-38 weeks. A diagnosis of an floating head is a difficult-to-correct pathological factor, requiring early hospitalization and preparation for surgical delivery.