baby head down but not engaged

[fagli]

Hello lovely ladies, I'm 38 weeks and due on the 22nd, but at yesterday's midwife appointment was told baby not engaged into birth canal yet. Though hr is head down. That's a bit annoying, but I've been told second babies tend to take their time annoyed bob up and down for annoyed while before they settle down there. Has anyone else had this?

[mamahue]

I had my little one on the 5th and he didn't engage until I was in labor.  This was my second child so don't worry, they will eventually drop!  Even if they wait till the last minute lol

[marybridget]

Due 22nd also

[fagli]

Oh thanks ladies! Relieved to hear it's not a  big problem or something that hinders labour. Good luck and thanks again.

[QueenB_82]

Im also 38 weeks and due on 22nd with the same problem. My little one seems happy head down but in no hurry to get into position

[claireberry21]

My sil had her baby at 38 weeks +5. At her midwife appointment that morning he wasnt engaged, they can pop in & out til last minute xx

[Danni3ll30x]

I'm 38+2 at 36weeks&37week appointment was told my little boy was head down and engaged at my 38 week appointment was told he's no longer locked in! due 22md aswell :)

[anazak]

Same here.. i am 40weeks pregnant n baby head not engaged.. but midwife said that when contraction starts baby head will engaged. As 2nd babies usually dont get engaged until labor starts..

[lwaltersGB]

I am 37 weeks with 2nd baby and her head has been engaged for a while. If it's not engaged it doesn't affect when labour starts so don't worry. I was hoping it meant labour would happen sooner but some women still go overdue even if the head has been engaged for weeks x