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5y ago
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When should my baby's head engage for delivery?

Rosanna Chio profile icon
Rosanna Chio

Mum of 1 active junior

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5y ago
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    For first-time mothers, the baby's head usually gets engaged at 37 weeks. For subsequent births, it happens just before labour.

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