How long will it take for the baby to be born after entering the pelvis?

You will face delivery around ten months into your pregnancy, but you also need to prepare for delivery throughout the entire pregnancy. You will face delivery as soon as the fetus enters the pelvis, but how long will it take for the baby to be born after entering the pelvis? Engagement in the pelvis is a precursor to delivery, and at this time the pregnant woman will have uterine contractions. As time goes by, the uterine contractions become more and more frequent. When she reaches 40 weeks, she will be facing delivery. At this time, you should pay more attention to the changes in the fetus.

How long will it take to give birth after the fetus is fully in the pelvis?

Anxiously waiting mothers should understand that the fetus entering the pelvis is only a prelude to delivery, and delivery will not occur immediately after the fetus enters the pelvis. Generally, first-time mothers may give birth 2 to 3 weeks after the fetus enters the pelvis, while mothers who have already given birth will basically start delivery immediately after the fetus enters the pelvis. When the fetus enters the pelvis, many pregnant women will feel a sense of heaviness and tightness in the abdomen, as if the fetus is descending. This needs to be distinguished from the signs before delivery. The difference is that the uterine contractions are short and irregular, often less than half a minute. After the fetus enters the pelvis, the pregnant woman can make all kinds of preparations for delivery. After the fetus enters the pelvis, expectant mothers should not relax their vigilance and should pay attention to the following matters:

(1) Avoid sexual intercourse. If you have sexual intercourse after the fetus enters the pelvis, uterine contractions may occur, which may lead to premature birth of the baby.

(2) Pay attention to your diet after the fetus enters the pelvis. The pregnant woman’s appetite will be better after entering the pelvis than before. In order to prevent the fetus from becoming too fat, you can eat more meals, but pay attention to the amount control and listen to the doctor’s advice.

(3) Observe the baby's fetal movement. Normal fetal movement is between 3 and 5 times per hour. If the fetal movement decreases, go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible.

(4) After the fetus enters the pelvis, pay attention to measuring the fetal heart rate. Under normal circumstances, the baby's fetal heart rate is between 120 and 160. In addition, if the baby has not been born 5 to 7 days after the due date, you should go to the hospital to wait for delivery to prevent the possibility of placental aging. Not all fetuses can enter the pelvis. There are many reasons why they cannot enter the pelvis, such as the fetus is too large, the fetal head and pelvis are asymmetrical, and the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck. If the fetus cannot enter the pelvis, it is easy to cause premature rupture of the membranes and failure to give birth naturally. Therefore, pregnant women should pay attention to a proper diet to prevent the fetus from being too fat and unable to enter the pelvis.

What should you pay attention to after the fetus enters the pelvis?

1. Make good preparations before delivery. The first thing is to be mentally prepared. You should have a certain understanding of the worries during the delivery process and should not have too much fear and terror, because delivery is a normal physiological phenomenon. Delivery is a process. As long as you cooperate closely with the hospital and midwives, this process is not too difficult. The second thing to do is to determine the hospital where you will give birth. Generally, you go to the same hospital for antenatal check-up, but in an emergency, if the original hospital is far from home, you have to choose the nearest hospital. Be prepared for any eventuality and know what you are doing so that if an emergency occurs, you can execute the plan you prepared. If anemia, heart disease, pregnancy-induced hypertension, malposition of the fetus, narrow pelvis, twins or other conditions are discovered during the prenatal examination, you should prepare for delivery in advance as ordered by the doctor to avoid accidents. Again, personal hygiene preparations should be made. Pregnant women should change their underwear frequently a few days before the expected delivery, and wash the vulva, inner thighs and lower abdomen with soap and warm water every day. Wash again before delivery and try to keep the vulva area clean. You also need to make material preparations before delivery, prepare the clothes and daily necessities needed for yourself and your baby, put them together, and stack them in a conspicuous place to avoid emergency rush and panic.

2. Pay attention to a balanced diet. The intake of calories such as fat and carbohydrates should be limited during this month to prevent the fetus from being too large and affecting a smooth delivery. In order to reserve the energy consumed during childbirth, you should eat more high-energy foods such as protein and carbohydrates. During this month, since the fetus's growth and development are basically mature, if you are still taking calcium supplements and cod liver oil, you should stop taking them to avoid increasing the metabolic burden.

3. Carry out thorough inspection. During this weekly physical examination, the doctor will check whether the fetus has entered the pelvis, estimate when it will enter the pelvis, whether the fetal position is normal and whether it has been fixed, etc. If the fetal position is not normal at this time, then the chance of the fetus automatically turning into a head position is very small. If the doctor is unable to correct it, then you will most likely be recommended to have a caesarean section to ensure the safety of you and your baby.