how will I know the baby is engaged?

[bugalug]

hi all

Just wondering what the symptoms/signs I may notice when bub is engaged?

Just curious - i am getting told that i am low already, then some people say i'm not....i have no idea!!

[PinkPalace]

you can usually feel - or your ob will the amount engaged.
Unfortunately it isnt always a sign of impending labour as bub can slip in and out of engagement prior to labour starting!

[Deltadawn]

Hi Bugalug. My bubs was 4/5 enagaged for 5 weeks before he decided to grace us with his presence. To be honest, I didnt really feel any different which is why I was so shocked when I was told he was 4/5 engaged. It sounds like you're getting to that stage where you're looking for any evidence that baby is on its way??? Only 27 days to go .......

[bugalug]

hehe!! yes, very much so looking for signs!!

I guess he/she will come when ready, cant wait though

[SweetPea]

I noticed less pressure on my ribs and more space under them and I was able to breath alot easier when ds engaged, that was at about 35 weeks, and as the others have said it's not an always an indication labour is about to start, ds was born at 41 weeks and 1 day!

[Lozza]

my bub was fully engaged at 35 weeks and i knew before the midwife checked because i was getting sharp pains for about 10secs in my pelvic area. It takes my breath away. I still get them now, but its just the baby's head putting pressure on my pelvis. But i could also tell that my boobs weren't sitting on my belly anymore so my belly had dropped.( Im glad they don't anymore too Recently i was having a shower i could feel something moving just in between my legs. I was curious so i had a feel about, not even a inch in was my baby's head we went to get check at the hospital and it was. weird feeling, but it's down which is good.