https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:44:20 +0000 Tue, 20 Jun 2006 16:32:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2915 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2915&PID=54381&title=question-babys-head-engaged#54381 Author: baalamb
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Posted: 20 June 2006 at 4:32pm

Yeah I just realised after I'd posted that, that a friend of my sister was engaged for about 4 weeks, and still ended up having a c-section. Poor lil me, I am so naive!!

Yikes, I don't like the thought of bubs getting stuck

Anything goes, I guess! ]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2006 16:32:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2915&PID=54381&title=question-babys-head-engaged#54381 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2915&PID=54376&title=question-babys-head-engaged#54376 Author: daikini
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Posted: 20 June 2006 at 4:24pm

There's no such thing as a "sure bet" when it comes to childbirth... it is most likely that you will have a vaginal birth if Baby's head is engaged (and stays put!) but not guarenteed.

Not trying to scare anyone, but there are a number of different reasons people end up needing c-sections. The most common seems to be that the natural labour is not progressing or is taking too long and Baby becomes distressed. Another could be that Baby gets stuck, or is not quite in the right position (eg: an arm in front of their face) so will become stuck.]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2006 16:24:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2915&PID=54376&title=question-babys-head-engaged#54376 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2915&PID=54368&title=question-babys-head-engaged#54368 Author: baalamb
Subject: 2915
Posted: 20 June 2006 at 4:11pm

Hahaha becca, that's exactly what it feels like! Should be all confirmed tomorrow morning so fingers crossed I guess.

If babys head is engaged, is that a sure sign that I'll have a natural birth and not need a c-section? Or is that just being naive?! ]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2006 16:11:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2915&PID=54368&title=question-babys-head-engaged#54368 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2915&PID=54345&title=question-babys-head-engaged#54345 Author: mrs frantic
Subject: 2915
Posted: 20 June 2006 at 3:18pm

ha ha Becca - I will remember that! ]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2006 15:18:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2915&PID=54345&title=question-babys-head-engaged#54345 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2915&PID=54328&title=question-babys-head-engaged#54328 Author: daikini
Subject: 2915
Posted: 20 June 2006 at 2:53pm

If you feel like you've got a bowling ball between your legs, then there is a good chance Baby's head is engaged!]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:53:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2915&PID=54328&title=question-babys-head-engaged#54328 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2915&PID=54313&title=question-babys-head-engaged#54313 Author: baalamb
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Posted: 20 June 2006 at 2:29pm

Is there any way I can tell if baby's head has engaged? I've got a ob/doc's appointment tomorrow so I guess he'll let me know then but I thought maybe you ladies might have some ideas.

At my last week's midwife appointment she said the head wasn't engaged, but since the appointment, actually probably only since the weekend, I've had increasing pressure down there and it's very uncomfortable to walk! I never had a waddle until now hehe. I don't think I have dropped overly much but feeling very heavy out the front.

Thanks ]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:29:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2915&PID=54313&title=question-babys-head-engaged#54313