Picture of fetus entering the pelvis

Generally speaking, the uterus engages at 38 weeks and 3-5 days of pregnancy. Generally, a first-time mother can give birth 2-3 weeks after the uterus engages, while a first-time mother who has given birth usually starts giving birth soon after the uterus engages. The so-called engagement in the pelvis means that in the late pregnancy, the head of the fetus enters the pelvis through the pelvic canal of the pregnant mother, and the position of the fetus is relatively fixed. Engagement in the pelvis is the origin of childbirth, so pregnant women are very concerned about it.

1. Photos of the fetal head entering the pelvis

Main manifestation 1: Changes in abdominal appearance

Entering the disc means that the fetus moves downward. Pregnant mothers will notice that the shape of their abdomen has changed. The abdomen seems to have dropped a little, like a melon turning into a grapefruit.

Somatic cell 2: Lower abdomen falls and private part hurts

As the fetus moves downward, its private parts and sacrum will be compressed. The pregnant mother can feel a downward energy and slight pressure pain in the private parts. Therefore, after the fetal head enters the pelvis, you should pay attention to rest and avoid lifting objects. To prevent the abdomen from falling downwards and causing excessive energy, which may lead to placental abruption.

Main manifestation three: irregular uterine contractions are more frequent

After the fetal head enters the pelvis, it will be compressed on the cervix, so the pregnant mother may experience symptoms of false labor such as abdominal tightening, but this type of uterine contraction usually lasts less than 30 seconds, is irregular, has varying time intervals, and is relatively weak. After resting, it will be significantly relieved, which is different from the uterine contraction during childbirth.

Main manifestation 4: Frequent urination and urgency

The bladder that stores urine is located in the lower abdomen, in front of the uterus. When the fetal head enters the pelvis, the uterus continues to expand and compresses the bladder, causing the bladder's function of storing urine to weaken, and pregnant women will experience frequent and urgent urination.

Main manifestation 5: Breathing becomes easier and appetite improves

Because the fetal head enters the pelvis, the fetal position lowers, which relieves the pressure on the diaphragm, lungs, heart, and stomach. The functions of the upper organs will gradually recover, and you will feel that you can breathe more easily and eat more.

Main manifestation six: decreased fetal movement

The baby's fetal movement will be relatively lower than before. However, during the period when the baby's fetal movement is more frequent, the frequency of fetal movement should be more than 3 times per hour. If it is less than 3 times/hour, add 1 hour. It will be enough if the baby moves 6 times in 2 hours.