Patient's question:
NoDoctor's answer:
Usually, it starts to engage around 32 weeks, which means the baby's head enters the pelvic cavity. When you go to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor will usually feel the baby's condition and tell you if it has engaged. If it has engaged, you need to pay attention to signs of labor at any time. Engagement also varies from person to person. Some may engage around 32 weeks, but it doesn't necessarily mean labor will start soon. Others may not engage until the time of birth—both are possible.