Birth Toolbox Weekly

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Engagement

No, I’m not talking about what often happens prior to marriage. 😉

In pregnancy, the word engagement describes when a baby’s head moves into the pelvis in position for birth. You’ve probably heard it called “baby dropping”.

It can be difficult to know if your baby has dropped or engaged in the pelvis, but there are a few signs that can make you suspect it has happened.

Signs that baby has engaged:

• You can breathe a little easier

• The space between your breast and your bump is wider

• You have less acid reflux or heartburn

• Back pain increases

• Vaginal discharge increases

• Need to urinate increases

• Pelvic pressure increases

• Hemhorroids appear

Want more on this topic? Watch this 11 second video or check out this one that goes in depth on the topic.

Did you know that babies often drop days before labor starts in first time births? In second, third and fourth births babies often drop at the start of labor (or close)!

And…the topic of whether your baby has dropped is one of the most common comments that you will get from strangers at a grocery store. (in my opinion😂)

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