Baby Dropping: What Is It and How Does It Feel?

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Baby dropping is one of the first signs of
labour. In this situation, the baby flows into
the pelvis and takes the final position inside
the uterus before passing out of the birth canal.
Since it is not easy to predict the actual time
of childbirth, when you experience baby-dropping
symptoms, it signals the onset of labour and
childbirth. 
Is Baby Dropping and Lightening Similar?  
The answer right off the hat is yes. As the
babys head drops, it actually settles into the
pelvis. This position may be known as engaged,
in which the babys head lowers first in the
pelvis. This process is also known as baby
dropping or lightening. Furthermore, during
the process of lightening, space is created
between the breasts and pelvis, and as a result
of this space. You might feel lighter in the
stomach.
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When Does Lightening Occur?
It is not easy for doctors to predict the actual
time of your childs birth. That is because the
signs of baby dropping are different for you,
from the other would-bemummies. If you are a
first-time mummy, you may feel the signs of
baby-dropping around two weeks before you deliver
your baby. You might even feel this happen
earlier. That is anytime between the 34th,35th to
36th week of pregnancy. Well! There are also some
of you who may feel your baby taking position
only a few hours before the onset of labour.
Sometimes your baby may not necessarily drop, but
that does not mean you will not have easy
childbirth.
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How Does the Baby Get Into the Baby-dropping
Position?
As you proceed towards the due date and enter the
various stages of labour, your babys head would
also slowly take the position towards going to
the birth canal. (Sometimes, your baby might be
in a breech position also, in which the babys
head, bottom, or hand may be towards the birth
canal). Your babys position inside your womb is
known as a foetal station. So, when your doctor
checks the foetal position, in correspondence to
your babys position in the birth canal, that is
defined by positive and negative numbers. For
instance 
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• In -5 station This position indicates that your
  baby inside would be floating and would be moving
  freely. Adding on to this, your baby would flip
  from being in the headsup position to a
  heads-down.
• In 5 station This position indicates that your
  healthcare provider would be able to see the
  babys head first. This is known as crowning.
• In -3 station This position indicates that the
  baby is not engaged in the pelvis or its head is
  above it.
• In 3 station At this point in labour, the
  babys head is beginning to emerge.
• In 0 station This is the point in labour when
  your babys head has reached the end of the
  pelvis. At this point in time, you might feel the
  signs of a baby dropping.

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What Are the Symptoms of Baby Dropping?

• Having said all the above, as your little one
  passes down the pelvis, you will notice the
  following signs in your body. And the symptoms of
  baby dropping include
• Due to the pressure on the lower abdomen,
  especially on the bladder, you may have frequent
  urination. You may visit the bathroom after every
  10 seconds.
• Since your baby has dropped in your pelvis, there
  is significantly less pressure on your diaphragm.
  In this condition, you can also breathe easily.
• You may feel a lot of pressure in your pelvis.
  You may feel like a bowling ball between your
  legs. In this condition, you may waddle while
  walking.
•  At this time, your cervix may dilate and ripen.
  As a result, you may notice an increased
  discharge in the last few weeks of your
  pregnancy.
• The pressure may affect the blood vessels in the
  rectum. It might lead to haemorrhoids.

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How To Prevent It?

• When you notice the baby dropping symptoms it
  means that very soon you will be holding your
  baby in your arms. Here are a few things you need
  to do about it.
• Go brisk walking and look out for the signs of
  false labour.
• Sitting cross-legged may push the baby up. Try to
  avoid it. Instead, sit with your knees spread
  open.
• Use a birthing ball to get some relief from the
  pain.
• Try doing some squats.
• Avoid sitting for a long time.

Remember, after your baby has dropped, it is just
a matter of a few days, when you will be holding
your little one in your arms. So, dont forget
your doctors appointment and before your childs
birth dont forget to choose cord blood banking.
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