I am 39 weeks 2 days pregnant, my doctor said that the baby head is not yet engaged into my pelvis. Will induction of labour be of any use if the head won’t get engaged by 40 weeks?

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ExpertDr Priyanka KalraObstetrician and Gynaecologist3 years ago

A. yes in some cases. you have to do a few more tests and a scan after a local doctor advice for proper treatmentsee only the doctor who can see you in person can judge what is the right status. best to trust her

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