How to judge the pelvic floor at 38 weeks of pregnancy

At 38 weeks of pregnancy, it has entered the late stage of pregnancy. At this time, pregnant women must pay special attention to the condition of the fetus and actively make various preparations for delivery. In fact, the entry of the fetal head into the pelvis is a key preparation for delivery. So how do you determine if the baby is in the calving at 38 weeks of pregnancy? What does it mean for the fetal head to enter the pelvis? What should you do after the fetal head enters the pelvis?

What is fetal head entering the pelvis?

The fetal head enters the pelvis when the fetus descends into the mother's pelvis with its head down, buttocks up, and the whole body curled up in the late pregnancy. At this time, the fetal body is pushed forward. The entry of the fetal head into the pelvis is the first step in the process of childbirth for pregnant women.

The fetus enters the uterus at about 36 weeks of pregnancy. At this time, the pregnant mother may feel her lower abdomen falling and her lower body swollen and painful. If the fetus has completely entered the pelvis, due to the expansion and contraction of the uterus, the intestines and bladder are compressed, and the pregnant mother may experience frequent urination, constipation, cervical swelling, etc. in the following period. In fact, these are all normal. As long as there is no rupture of amniotic fluid, spotting and other labor symptoms, there is no need to worry.

After the fetal head enters the pelvis, the fetal position is relatively fixed, which lays a good foundation for standard mothers to choose natural delivery. When the fetal head enters the pelvis, you should pay attention to maintaining a happy mood, walking properly, and keeping your body in the best condition.

How to determine whether the fetus is in the pelvis

Pregnant mothers can observe their own abdomen. If the abdomen leans downward and does not press against the chest, false labor contractions become more frequent, and the abdomen becomes hard, then it may be that the calf is in labor. However, to be completely clear, the doctor can only distinguish during the prenatal check-up. Generally, the doctor will open the ring finger and thumb, and press the fetal movement around the toe bone. If the fetal movement is shaking, then the fetus has not entered the pelvis yet. If the fetal movement is not shaking, then the fetus has already entered the pelvis.

What should I do after the fetal head enters the pelvis?

1. Have a proper and positive understanding of childbirth, do not be filled with fear, and do not worry too much.

2. Find out the hospital and doctor where the pregnant woman will give birth as soon as possible and prepare a delivery bag. If your home is far from the hospital, plan ahead to avoid emergencies. If the pregnant mother has other diseases, she should be hospitalized for delivery early.

3. In the late pregnancy, pregnant mothers should take a bath frequently and pay attention to keeping the skin and body clean. It is best to wash the body well before giving birth, otherwise it will be very uncomfortable if you cannot take a bath or wash your hair during the confinement period.

4. In the late pregnancy, pregnant mothers should not eat too much food, and control the intake of sugar, desserts, fat and carbohydrates. Excessive intake of food is malnutrition, and the fetus is prone to become a giant fetus, which is not conducive to a successful delivery.

5. Attend prenatal checkups on time every week, understand the fetal condition in time, seek the doctor's advice, and if the conditions for a natural birth are not met, decide whether to have a cesarean section in time.