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Q: Engagement

asked by: impatientlywaiting on July 19th, 2006

Experienced User

Hey everyone!

I am 35 weeks and I just went to the doctor today. She said that my cervix is ripe and I am dialted to 2 and I am at a -2. I understand most of this but what exactly does the -2 refer to? I realize it is the number to measure how far down the baby's head is in the pelvis, but I can't seem to find any information to explain this further.

If someone knows, I am curious.

She said she is sure I will deliver by my due date if not sooner!

Best wishes everyone!

Replies(2)

rosejackson

replied on July 20th, 2006

Supporter

I dont know about the dialation because I went to see my midwife and she didint mention any of that to me, she just said that the baby is engaged and the baby's head it in the pelvis. Sorry

brookes22

replied on July 28th, 2006

Experienced User

I went to the Dr. Yesterday and she said that my cervix was open and I was 50% effaced and the head dropped down into the pelvis too. I was just looking in a flyer that she gave me and -2 is a station in the pelvis that the baby is in. It goes from -4(floating) up 4 which is when the baby is completly in your pelvis. 0 means engaged in pelvic. I hope that helps :d

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