We all know that the expected delivery date usually referred to by doctors is only a rough estimate and cannot accurately state when a pregnant woman will give birth. Therefore, in the late stages of pregnancy, especially near the expected delivery date, pregnant women should pay special attention to their physical characteristics, such as contractions and entering the womb. So, is the delivery approaching soon?
Entering the pelvic cavity means that the baby's head has already entered the pelvic bone, and it usually takes about two weeks to give birth. The term 'entering the womb' here refers to fully entering the womb. If it is partially entering the womb, we may have to wait a little longer, and the fetal head may still float out. The fetus of primiparous women will enter the womb one month before the due date. For multiparous women, the fetus usually enters the womb during the delivery process. If the fetus is partially in the womb and there are false contractions, it indicates that the delivery process is about to begin. It is best to be hospitalized immediately for observation. Generally speaking, the baby enters the womb at 38 weeks and 3-5 days after pregnancy. First born women may give birth 2-3 weeks after entering the womb, while multiparous women who have given birth often start giving birth immediately after entering the womb.
Fetuses usually enter the uterus one or two weeks in advance, which is clinically known as false contractions. It refers to irregular uterine contractions that occur 1-2 weeks before delivery due to increased uterine sensitivity. This is a practice for delivery, and the pain is concentrated in the lower abdomen. Its characteristic is that the duration of pain is generally less than 30 seconds, with an interval of more than 5 minutes.
So, if the delivery is not immediate after entering the womb, it usually takes two weeks. However, for some pregnant women who enter the womb halfway, it may not be so fast, and the fetus will continue to enter the womb. In this case, it is best to go to the hospital for examination, and if necessary, hospitalization may be required.
