Anugod:
Ok. Just wondering oo.. Do babies engage with their bum or legs? Or is it only the head that could get engaged? And if a baby is engaged, does that mean they cannot change positions again?
If babies only engage with the head, does it mean labour can start even without engagement? Or how do women with breech babies go into labour?

I need any mama who knows to help explain to me please.
Cc: All sabi mamas

When they say engage, it's usually the head they're referring to.
Babies can take 4 positions.
-Cephalic : head down feet up
-Breech :head up, feet down, you feel the weight of the bum most.
-Transverse: head to the right or left, feet the other way.
-Oblique : slant with head up or down.

Because the head is quite larger and harder than the feet it's easier to feel the engagement of the head in the pelvis region.
Babies can change positions to even a week to birth. Until the 38th week which is around the time your final scan is taken,you can't conclude.
If the end is engaged, the likelihood of changing is very slim, this is because the head is fit to the pelvis so it's on a lockdown of some sort.
You see the cervical length shortens as you near your due date. Engagement is related to the CL.
With a long CL it means your baby has more distance to cover, a shorter one means your baby just needs a few more to go.
Labour will start without engagement if induced but I don't think normal labour can start without engagement. Engagement can come even a day before labour but it has to come if the head is coming out first. If your baby refuses to engage then there's no way it's coming out
Breeched women go into labour the same way we do, with leg or bum first. Some doctors are good at turning them just at the start of labor or before labour at all. Some are able to pull the child out but it usually is very complicated and Ftm shouldn't risk it.


I've read of women that had to go for emergency CS because the babies didn't descend and engage during labour. So many things contribute to it, could be umbilical cord or pelvic width or baby's weight.
You aid engagement with walks, the up and down movement helps to find the best fit for his head.


HopeThisHelps

Anistef:


#sadface# u omitted my name. # crying

Oh my!!am so sorry mama, let me quickly go nd edit nd include your name. Let me bribe you with pizza nd ice-cream.

mitche15:
I am just sitting down and eyeing all these oct mamas january is still far ohh anyway @ zaynie pls drop your whatsapp number make i begin do my list.

My number is right beneath my post

Eminya:
B.A B.A B.A
My beautiful baby girl made her grand entrance today at 11.30am. VD with tear
B.S later.
Cappo pweetiebabe take note pls.
Teamoctoberforsupernaturalandsharpsharpdelivery.

Wow! Congrat dearie. She shall be a blessing to her generation.

kelizosuy:
Y'all help me welcome my beautiful niece..
Delivered through cs weighing 3.0kg

This is actually a testimony because this is my sister's 4th child and her 4th cs also.. I'm happy both mother and child are alive and doing well.

Congratulations to your family dearie. she shall be a child of signs and wonders.

Eminya:
B.A B.A B.A
My beautiful baby girl made her grand entrance today at 11.30am. VD with tear
B.S later.
Cappo pweetiebabe take note pls.
Teamoctoberforsupernaturalandsharpsharpdelivery.

Congratulations babe!
Another independence baby on the thread!
May she always make you happy and proud.
Kisses to the little angel

proudmom38 curvillicious sassyangel1 how far na?

mitche15:
I am just sitting down and eyeing all these oct mamas january is still far ohh anyway @ zaynie pls drop your whatsapp number make i begin do my list.

Abeg no eye us o, abi u want make we borrow Ahnie isoko eye + our orishirishi eye join eye u? Life na turn by turn o....I remembered wen most of us announcer our BFP February/March, we were thinking its a long journey but here we are today so just wait for u January biko.

zaynie:



When they say engage, it's usually the head they're referring to.
Babies can take 4 positions.
-Cephalic : head down feet up
-Breech :head up, feet down, you feel the weight of the bum most.
-Transverse: head to the right or left, feet the other way.
-Oblique : slant with head up or down.

Because the head is quite larger and harder than the feet it's easier to feel the engagement of the head in the pelvis region.
Babies can change positions to even a week to birth. Until the 38th week which is around the time your final scan is taken,you can't conclude.
If the end is engaged, the likelihood of changing is very slim, this is because the head is fit to the pelvis so it's on a lockdown of some sort.
You see the cervical length shortens as you near your due date. Engagement is related to the CL.
With a long CL it means your baby has more distance to cover, a shorter one means your baby just needs a few more to go.
Labour will start without engagement if induced but I don't think normal labour can start without engagement. Engagement can come even a day before labour but it has to come if the head is coming out first. If your baby refuses to engage then there's no way it's coming out
Breeched women go into labour the same way we do, with leg or bum first. Some doctors are good at turning them just at the start of labor or before labour at all. Some are able to pull the child out but it usually is very complicated and Ftm shouldn't risk it.


I've read of women that had to go for emergency CS because the babies didn't descend and engage during labour. So many things contribute to it, could be umbilical cord or pelvic width or baby's weight.
You aid engagement with walks, the up and down movement helps to find the best fit for his head.


HopeThisHelps

Awwww, thanks so much mummy Moyo. So so helpful. Thanks ma

Pweetiebabe:
Chai see me waking up to see dis, mummy moyo wetin I do u now

We just start o

proudmom38:


But zaynie why evulz nah

#clearsthroat# #testingmicrophone# #gatherscrowd#

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Here is an example of my painting, don't wait for a trial to convince u

.......okay lemme coman be going, d weather is doing me somehow

zaynie:




We just start o

Na to dey lick screen b dat now, cos u mama fit do person longer throat.

Anugod:
Ok. Just wondering oo.. Do babies engage with their bum or legs? Or is it only the head that could get engaged? And if a baby is engaged, does that mean they cannot change positions again?
If babies only engage with the head, does it mean labour can start even without engagement? Or how do women with breech babies go into labour?

I need any mama who knows to help explain to me please.
Cc: All sabi mamas

The norm is for babies to engage with the head, that is the head goes way down into the pelvis. In normal cases once they engage down there, they don't change position they're comfortable in that position till they're ready to come out. But then we still have the rare cases that flip later but then this depends on how far down they are. Bum and leg is abnormal. It causes a lot of damage to the baby and mother. No Dr/midwife will allow you deliver a baby like that because of the risk involved. Some have special skill of turning the baby during active labour to become head down. E.g. in twins once the presenting twin is head down no problem cause once out the 2nd one can be flipped and guided down. Yes labour can start whether breech or not. Yes labour can start whether engaged or not. I hope this helps.

Yes ma'am it helped me
Thanks alot

ebonychic18:


The norm is for babies to engage with the head, that is the head goes way down into the pelvis. In normal cases once they engage down there, they don't change position they're comfortable in that position till they're ready to come out. But then we still have the rare cases that flip later but then this depends on how far down they are. Bum and leg is abnormal. It causes a lot of damage to the baby and mother. No Dr/midwife will allow you deliver a baby like that because of the risk involved. Some have special skill of turning the baby during active labour to become head down. E.g. in twins once the presenting twin is head down no problem cause once out the 2nd one can be flipped and guided down. Yes labour can start whether breech or not. Yes labour can start whether engaged or not. I hope this helps.

ebonychic18:


The norm is for babies to engage with the head, that is the head goes way down into the pelvis. In normal cases once they engage down there, they don't change position they're comfortable in that position till they're ready to come out. But then we still have the rare cases that flip later but then this depends on how far down they are. Bum and leg is abnormal. It causes a lot of damage to the baby and mother. No Dr/midwife will allow you deliver a baby like that because of the risk involved. Some have special skill of turning the baby during active labour to become head down. E.g. in twins once the presenting twin is head down no problem cause once out the 2nd one can be flipped and guided down. Yes labour can start whether breech or not. Yes labour can start whether engaged or not. I hope this helps.

Ok, thanks ma.

The other day, my lo was head down and I was in serious pains around my pelvic region that I could barely even walk. Seems lo wasn't too comfortable too, cos he later shifted and the pains I felt lessened. Now, I try to take plenty walks to help with baby's descent and engagement, and I feel mild pains, not as much as the first time. I don't even know lo's current position, but I don't feel that hardness that tells me he is head down. So I was wondering if my walks would push the bum or legs downwards the more, or I should wait till I feel lo's head down there before walking more...

kelizosuy:
Yes ma'am it helped me
Thanks alot

you're welcome

kelizosuy:
proudmom38 curvillicious sassyangel1 how far na?

Babe, I dey jare. The kind sleep weh I jst wake up from ehn.... I jst prepare mind say if Buhari wan fall from sky, my children decide to turn my hse to hurricane sassy, I must sleep this sleep. Hw body ojare?

Anugod:
Ok, thanks ma.

The other day, my lo was head down and I was in serious pains around my pelvic region that I could barely even walk. Seems lo wasn't too comfortable too, cos he later shifted and the pains I felt lessened. Now, I try to take plenty walks to help with baby's descent and engagement, and I feel mild pains, not as much as the first time. I don't even know lo's current position, but I don't feel that hardness that tells me he is head down. So I was wondering if my walks would push the bum or legs downwards the more, or I should wait till I feel lo's head down there before walking more...

just try and take your mind off the head position, descent etc.just take care of yourself and work with your Dr. These things have a way of arranging themselves and falling into place somehow. I'll advise you take it easy on the walks. Don't be so aggressive about it yet. I've been feeling same pressure since about 29 weeks its been getting worse not less. Though at times change of position helps a bit. Some people are on bed rest till 37 weeks and baby will still descend so..... just breathe in and out don't think too much baby will come at the appointed time screaming his lungs out

Lol... I wish I can sleep like that

Body dey oh... I've arranged and rearranged my hospital bag

sassyangel1:


Babe, I dey jare. The kind sleep weh I jst wake up from ehn.... I jst prepare mind say if Buhari wan fall from sky, my children decide to turn my hse to hurricane sassy, I must sleep this sleep. Hw body ojare?

kelizosuy:
Lol... I wish I can sleep like that

Body dey oh... I've arranged and rearranged my hospital bag

Ahhhhhh.... Wth d kind better breeze n rain weh fall ehn, it cannot waste. If 2 say my oga dey I 4 use d oppurtuinity scrub my jajaina buh as e no dey, I use d rain answer option b. Pls endeavor person dey on ground 2 help wen u bring forth esp as u r a FTM. It's well wth u...

davodyguy:

God bless

From week 1 to 46 safe?

2. Where can one get in Nigeria?

It's safe through out pregnancy.
Check any good pharmacy.

Need you to draw pweetiebabe and her bump since she refused to do photoshoot. Heheheh

Goldenheart002:
#clearsthroat# #testingmicrophone# #gatherscrowd#

Special announcement y'all.......My name is Goldenheart002, I am an artist. I do painting for a living and my works are very nice, I've done paintings and sketchings for many VIP's like u all and I can ship to any part of d world, I also give discounts wen u order above 5

Here is an example of my painting, don't wait for a trial to convince u

.......okay lemme coman be going, d weather is doing me somehow

Welcome to the independent month.
Kindly supply us with your EDD and sex
Team February for supernatural delivery

01 Bomgirl .................EDD 1/2/18 XY
02 Mcperry ................EDD 2/2/18
03 Rhukkie .................EDD 3/2/18 XX
04 Completey ............EDD 5/2/18
05 Mzkolawole ..........EDD 13/2/18
06 Kweenkong ...........EDD 14/2/18
07 Angel2424 ............EDD 17/2/18
08 Lioha .....................EDD 18/2/18
09 Laura23 .................EDD 22/2/18
10 Booqee ..................EDD 27/2/18
11 Bloomingbud ........EDD 28/2/18 XX, XY
12 Demiiii ...................EDD ?
13 rollykotex ..............EDD ?
14 Anak123 ...............EDD ?
15 Nancyij .................EDD ?
16 Laura23 ................EDD ?
17 Luvtoteach ...........EDD ?

good day beautiful mama....just back from antenatal.it feels good to have a good report after each hospital visit.did a confirmatory scan today and lil one is still showing team blue......guess what?he is weighing 1.06kg at 27weeks.seems like God don pick my call for a big baby....lol....team January how market?.let the shopping now begin.....

MoyosBlog123:
Need you to draw pweetiebabe and her bump since she refused to do photoshoot. Heheheh

Oya pweetiebabe, bring ur original lemme draw u
Mama moyosblog123, thanks for d patronage, as my first customer here, I owe u a portrait too

Abeg no draw me.. I have many imaginary portrait already

Goldenheart002:





Oya pweetiebabe, bring ur original lemme draw u
Mama moyosblog123, thanks for d patronage, as my first customer here, I owe u a portrait too

Goldenheart002:





Oya pweetiebabe, bring ur original lemme draw u
Mama moyosblog123, thanks for d patronage, as my first customer here, I owe u a portrait too

Draw me keh? I cover my face with d wrapper of my mummy.

Goldenheart002:
#clearsthroat# #testingmicrophone# #gatherscrowd#

Special announcement y'all.......My name is Goldenheart002, I am an artist. I do painting for a living and my works are very nice, I've done paintings and sketchings for many VIP's like u all and I can ship to any part of d world, I also give discounts wen u order above 5

Here is an example of my painting, don't wait for a trial to convince u

.......okay lemme coman be going, d weather is doing me somehow

Lolllzzzzz.... O, what a brilliant drawing. Infact, Albert Einstein must see this.... Oya o, preggie mamas dt wnt to do pre-pregnancy shoot, maternity shoot n post-pregnancy shoot shd patronize our own o...

lioha:
Welcome to the independent month.
Kindly supply us with your EDD and sex
Team February for supernatural delivery

01 Bomgirl .................EDD 1/2/18 XY
02 Mcperry ................EDD 2/2/18
03 Rhukkie .................EDD 3/2/18 XX
04 Completey ............EDD 5/2/18
05 Mzkolawole ..........EDD 13/2/18
06 Kweenkong ...........EDD 14/2/18
07 Angel2424 ............EDD 17/2/18
08 Lioha .....................EDD 18/2/18
09 Laura23 .................EDD 22/2/18
10 Booqee ..................EDD 27/2/18
11 Bloomingbud ........EDD 28/2/18 XX, XY
12 Demiiii ...................EDD ?
13 rollykotex ..............EDD ?
14 Anak123 ...............EDD ?
15 Nancyij .................EDD ?
16 Laura23 ................EDD ?
17 Luvtoteach ...........EDD ?

U ppl should remove Bomgirl from ur roll call oh, she ain't porting kankaan! She belong to team January

Mama mbula, thank God for ur report. Me never know wetin my prince weigh but I no want weight wey go tear my honeypot

Lol kpekus mistress

My friends said they are coming by weekend hopefully they will be around.. I'm going to talk with my pastor's wife tomorrow after Bible study incase my friendz change their minds

sassyangel1:


Ahhhhhh.... Wth d kind better breeze n rain weh fall ehn, it cannot waste. If 2 say my oga dey I 4 use d oppurtuinity scrub my jajaina buh as e no dey, I use d rain answer option b. Pls endeavor person dey on ground 2 help wen u bring forth esp as u r a FTM. It's well wth u...

MoyosBlog123:
Need you to draw pweetiebabe and her bump since she refused to do photoshoot. Heheheh

Aunty Moyo wetin I do u now, with dis kind drawing wey Goldenheart002 dey draw so I go kukuma wowo pass wowo itself