Picture of fetus entering the pelvis at 38 weeks of pregnancy

The fetal head entering the pelvis generally refers to the late stage of pregnancy. At this time, the fetal head will face down, and then the buttocks will face up. The whole fetus will show a curled up posture, and then descend into the mother's pelvis. The fetal head entering the pelvis is also the first necessary step in the delivery process. At this time, the fetal body part has basically been pushed forward, and it is also prepared for the further delivery of the pregnant woman. How long will it take to give birth if the fetal head enters the pelvis at 38 weeks of pregnancy?

38 weeks of pregnancy, the fetal head has entered the pelvis, how long will it take to give birth

Generally, the fetal head enters the pelvis four weeks or two weeks before delivery. From the appearance, we can also clearly see that the pregnant woman's abdomen is different from her previous abdomen. At this time, we can gently touch the pregnant woman's abdomen, and we will find that the abdomen will become harder.

It is worth mentioning that after the fetal head enters the pelvis, pregnant women sometimes experience significant uterine contractions. If the strength and frequency of uterine contractions are very small, there is no need to worry too much. After the fetal head enters the pelvis, pregnant women can give birth more comfortably. The baby in the belly is already preparing to come out of the mother's belly.

Even after the fetal head enters the pelvis, many pregnant women are still wondering how long it will take to give birth. In fact, under normal circumstances, pregnant women still need to wait for two weeks. The baby's head slowly enters the mother's pelvis. It will take up to two weeks for the pregnant woman to experience other symptoms of childbirth.

However, some pregnant women find that the fetus has not entered the pelvis in the middle and late stages of pregnancy. Many pregnant women start to get anxious. In fact, we can still find a suitable way to help the fetal head enter the pelvis.

What should I pay attention to when the fetal head enters the pelvis?

1. Get rid of negative emotions

It is good for pregnant women, especially beginners, to have a certain fear of the upcoming delivery after the fetal head enters the pelvis. At this time, they must relax and properly understand the knowledge of childbirth, which is beneficial to both the baby and the pregnant woman.

2. Make good preparations before childbirth

Once the fetus is in the calf, the time for the pregnant woman to give birth is not far away. Therefore, at this time, you must determine the hospital where the pregnant woman will give birth, and also make good plans for the maternity bag, etc., to avoid being at a loss in case of an emergency.

3. Pay attention to your diet

After the fetal head enters the pelvis, the diet must control the intake of energy such as fat and sugar to avoid malnutrition and difficult delivery.