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Re: 31 weeks and engaged?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 13 Dec 2001 15:18:38 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 13 Dec 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>This is baby number 3..both previous babies were *floating* until I was
>fully dilated..I never *engaged* either one.
>
>2nd pregnancy had pre term labor at 34 weeks...I am 31 weeks measuring
>27 cm. 2 weeks ago at my 29 week I was 29cm.
>
>I am having increased rectal pressure, bowel changes and increased back
>discomfort.
>
>Everything else is normal..BP is fine 110/60 babys HR was 130 varies
>between 130 and 150.
>
>Should I be concerned? At 20 weeks I had my first HSV outbreak and the
>MD said I was beginning to dilate and would not do an internal exam to
>figure out effacement because she didnt want to manipulate my cervix.
>This was a visualization of my cervix as I had internal lesions.
>
>I have a *feeling* that this baby will come early..should I place any
>faith in it?
>
>Thank you!
>
>Kristina

Sounds like you neeed the US the other lady is getting. Engagement means that the babies head has descended into the pelvis. Can only be documented by vaginal exam.

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