Patient's question:
NoDoctor's answer:
When the fetus engages, many pregnant women often feel their abdomen tightening and experiencing a sensation of heaviness and pain, thinking that the baby inside is descending. As a result, they rush to the hospital in a hurry. In fact, this situation is not a true sign of labor. The main differences are first, contractions are short in duration, often less than half a minute; second, contractions are irregular and relatively weak. Therefore, it is commonly referred to as "false labor." However, regardless of the situation, engagement means that delivery is approaching. Pregnant women can use this signal to prepare in various aspects.