what does this mean?

[TheUndomesticGoddess]

i just got back from an appintment with my midwife and she has written in my notes that my baby is 3/5 position?? what does this mean? she said something about he has moved 2/5 into my cervix...but I dont quite understand what this exactly means....? Sorry for the silly question but i'm just unsure :o

[mimsie]

It's been a while so I'll see if I can get it right, lol

the /5 thing is regarding engagement - so 3/5 engaged (fifths). 5/5 is fully engaged. The cervix thing I have no idea though! I never got past 2/5 with mine!

[EquineMum]

i just got back from an appintment with my midwife and she has written in my notes that my baby is 3/5 position?? what does this mean? she said something about he has moved 2/5 into my cervix...but I dont quite understand what this exactly means....? Sorry for the silly question but i'm just unsure :o


No such thing as a silly question - your midwife should've explained it to you!

If 5 finger widths of your baby's head is felt, it is written as 5/5 palpable or 'unengaged'.
If 4 finger widths of your baby's head is felt, it is written as '4/5' palpable or 1/5 engaged.
If 3 finger widths of your baby's head is felt, it is written as '3/5' palpable or 2/5 engaged.
If 2 finger widths of your baby's head is felt, it is written as '2/5' palpable or 3/5 engaged.
If 1 finger width of your baby's head is felt, it is written as '1/5' palpable or 4/5 engaged.
If your baby's head cannot be felt it is written as 'fully engaged' or 'not palpable'.

:yes: HTH! :D