measuring in fifths

[Ashlee]

Bettyboop - Because I've had some other complications and a hospital stay, the liklihood of me making it past 37 weeks are pretty slim. I am dialating aswell, not quite sure how far exactly, but I'm trying to hold him in for a few days yet.

[mrsr]

Sorry to be a pest but there seems to be conflicting information on what the fifths mean...can anyone confirm what is correct please?

[Ezz]

I checked with my midwife on the weekend & she said that when she writes 2/5, she means the baby is 2/5 IN (which is what I was on Saturday - come on baby - hurry up!)

[Mum0809]

I have this information on engagment.


~ 5/5 the head is entirely above the pelvic brim (the head is not engaged)
~ 4/5 the head is just entering the brim (the head is 1/5 engaged)
~ 3/5 the hands can still go partially around the head (2/5 engaged)
~ 2/5 the hands splay outwards (3/5 engaged)
~ 1/5 only the sinciput can be tipped (4/5 engaged)
~ 0/5 the head is entirely in the pelvis (fully engaged)


If 5 finger widths of your baby's head is felt, it is written as 5/5 palpable or 'unengaged'.
If 4 finger widths of your baby's head is felt, it is written as '4/5' palpable or 1/5 engaged.
If 3 finger widths of your baby's head is felt, it is written as '3/5' palpable or 2/5 engaged.
If 2 finger widths of your baby's head is felt, it is written as '2/5' palpable or 3/5 engaged.
If 1 finger width of your baby's head is felt, it is written as '1/5' palpable or 4/5 engaged.
If your baby's head cannot be felt it is written as 'fully engaged' or 'not palpable'.