Question 1

how can i help baby drop i'm 38 week's pregnant.?

Accepted Answer

Walking: Walking and regular exercise may help, but this may not happen prior to labor.

Question 2

how far along in pregnancy generally will the baby drop?

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Baby drop: Babies dropping - or engaging - when the head drops into the pelvis in preparation for birth/labor -   first time pregnancy - as early as 36 weeks.  All babies will "drop": as labor starts since the baby's head is one of the things that causes the cervix to dilate and efface (thin out).

Question 3

what does it mean in your second pregnancy when the baby drops in the belly?

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Pregnancy: Its common for baby to move but check with your ob.

Question 4

i'm 36w6d pregnant . this is my first pregnancy ..how long after baby drops i go into labor ? (he hasnt dropped yet )

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Might not drop: might not drop until labor, baby dropping has no relation to when labor will start

Question 5

i am 36 weeks pregnant. ultrasound showed 6lbs1oz. my fundal height is measuring 35 cm. it's been perfect until now. is this normal when baby drops?

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It seems OK: You and your unborn baby appear to be doing well.  
If "the baby drops", the head becomes "engaged" into your pelvis and the baby's kick count remains good..., your odds of keeping your pregnancy "perfect", of going into normal spontaneous  labor after39 weeks and delivering a healthy baby seem very good.

Question 6

35 weeks pregnant. is it normal to have bad pain as the baby drops further down in the uterus?

Accepted Answer

No.: Bad pain is not normal unless you are in labor and 35 weeks is too early for that. Please see you obstetrician in the emergency room to be evaluated and best of luck!

Question 7

my baby's poop is a bit orange in color, this started showing up this week when she started taking tiki tiki drops for babies. not sure if this is due to the carrot juice based veggie drink she's taking or due to the baby drops... she's doing ok, lively,

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Either/ or: Poop color can reflect the undigested food coloring in what you feed them.If you have a good time line and know it is one or the other, you can either stop them or not. I don't think the color of the poo makes any difference if the kid is thriving.

Question 8

what happens if the temperature of a newborn baby drops suddenly?

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Temperature: this is not a common occurrence. But also depends on what you mean by "drop suddenly". And how the temp is being measured.
Fevers (temperature above 100.4F) can drop fairly quick after giving a medication like acetaminophen. 
Other serious medical conditions like sepsis can cause a drop in temperature. 
More information is needed to better answer your question.

Question 9

hi docs, will your baby drop before it goes into the head down position?

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No: Most of the time the baby's head is down when it drops into the pelvis. Every pregnancy is different so this is not set in stone.

Question 10

what does it mean when the baby drops? i heard that this is a sign that labor has started, but what does it mean?

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Your : Your fetusâ€™s head tends to hang out in the upper part of the pelvis until the baby gets close to labor, at which point, the fetal head drops into the lower part of the pelvis.  The doctor or midwife can feel this on external exam, because the head is no longer wobbling around above the fetal bone but has dropped down below it.  It can also be assessed on pelvic exam as â€œstation, â€ meaning how far down the baby has dropped. You may also be able to tell if the baby has dropped because your belly may change shape.

So what does it mean if the baby drops? Usually it means the baby is getting ready for labor, but the amount of time between when the baby drops and when labor begins varies. If the baby drops prematurely, you may be put on bed rest, but that still doesnâ€™t mean labor is inevitable. However, when the baby drops at full term, in combination with painful contractions that become regular or a broken water bag, the time is coming. Keep in mind that mothers who have given birth many times may go into labor without having the baby drop until the cervix is almost fully dilated. But if the baby drops and itâ€™s your first, itâ€™s a good sign that the time to meet your baby is approaching.

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How can i help baby drop i'm 38 week's pregnant.?

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How far along in pregnancy generally will the baby drop?

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What does it mean in your second pregnancy when the baby drops in the belly?

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I'm 36w6d pregnant . this is my first pregnancy ..how long after baby drops i go into labor ? (he hasnt dropped yet )

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I am 36 weeks pregnant. ultrasound showed 6lbs1oz. my fundal height is measuring 35 cm. it's been perfect until now. is this normal when baby drops?

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35 weeks pregnant. is it normal to have bad pain as the baby drops further down in the uterus?

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My baby's poop is a bit orange in color, this started showing up this week when she started taking tiki tiki drops for babies. not sure if this is due to the carrot juice based veggie drink she's taking or due to the baby drops... she's doing ok, lively,

A member asked:

What happens if the temperature of a newborn baby drops suddenly?

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Hi docs, will your baby drop before it goes into the head down position?

A member asked:

What does it mean when the baby drops? i heard that this is a sign that labor has started, but what does it mean?

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