How long does it take to give birth after the head is in the pelvis?

For many pregnant women, their pregnancy will end as soon as they give birth. As pregnancy comes to an end, expectant mothers enter the delivery period. At this time, many pregnant mothers will have such a question: How long will it take for the baby to be born after the pregnancy enters the pelvis? In fact, after the foetus enters the pelvis, there is no exact time, depending on the mother's physical condition or the fetus's condition, but delivery is generally possible in 2 to 3 weeks.

How long will it take for the fetus to be born after it enters the pelvis?

How long it will take for birth to occur after the fetus enters the pelvis, just like the time the fetus enters the pelvis, varies from person to person. Expectant mothers who are pregnant for the first time can usually give birth 2 to 3 weeks after the fetus enters the pelvis, while expectant mothers who have given birth before will go into labor immediately after the fetus enters the pelvis. However, the relationship between pelvic engagement and delivery time is not definite, and different expectant mothers may have the same situation.

As pregnancy comes to an end, the fetus in the womb is silently preparing for birth. Some expectant mothers enter the pelvis at more than 32 weeks of pregnancy, and they will have to wait for a while before giving birth. Therefore, early engagement of the pelvis does not necessarily mean early delivery. Engagement of the pelvis only means that the baby's fetal position and head shape are suitable for the pelvis. Some expectant mothers' fetuses do not enter the pelvis when they give birth, but continue to enter the pelvis while giving birth. Other expectant mothers' fetuses enter the pelvis shallowly, but the fetuses float out again within two days.

Fetal pelvic entry

Fetal engagement refers to the period after the late pregnancy when the fetus descends into the expectant mother's pelvic cavity with its head down, buttocks up, and the whole body curled up. At this time, the fetus's body position is consolidated. The first step in the birthing process is the pelvic floor. The fetus enters the pelvis at about 36 weeks of pregnancy. At this time, the expectant mother may feel her lower abdomen falling and her lower body bloating and pain. After the fetus enters the pelvis, it means that the fetal position is relatively fixed, which lays a good foundation for expectant mothers to give birth naturally.

What does it feel like when the fetus enters the pelvis?

The feeling of the fetus entering the pelvis is like something suddenly falling out of the body. Of course, this will vary from person to person. Some expectant mothers will feel their lower abdomen dropping, while others will not feel anything obvious.

1. There will be no special feeling when the fetus enters the pelvis, but you may find that your belly has sagged a little.

2. There is a feeling of falling in the lower abdomen, accompanied by slight pain.

3. There is swelling and pain in the lower body, and you can clearly feel the fetus moving downward.

4. The fundus of the uterus will drop after the fetal head enters the pelvis.

5. After the fetus enters the pelvis, the pressure on the stomach, heart, lungs and other organs is reduced, and the expectant mother will be more comfortable. However, she may be prone to frequent urination, constipation, back and leg pain, etc., which will affect her sleep.

Since the fetus may feel pain when entering the pelvis, many expectant mothers will think that they are about to give birth. In fact, there is no need to rush to the hospital to give birth at this time. You should pay attention to whether the uterine contractions change. If the intensity of the contractions increases, you can go to the hospital accompanied by your family.