Lightening in Pregnancy

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Towards the end of your pregnancy, your baby will move down into the pelvis to prepare for labor. This is called "engagement", "dropping" or "lightening." Having the baby engaged in the pelvis is not an indicator that you are going into labor.

For some women, the baby does not engage in the pelvis until labor starts.

Some Women Have Tried...

• Don't worry too much. Having "dropped" or not "dropped" doesn't change when your baby will be ready to be born.

You May Also Be Interested In: Find out what labor is like. Explore the options for your birth plan. Learn ways to improve your Pregnancy nutrition and find easy menus. Pregnancy exercises to help you stay comfortable and feel your best.

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