Baby 2/5 engaged, what does it mean?

This is my 3rd baby and today I had my 36 week appointment.
The midwife recorded in the app that my baby girl is 2/5 engaged..
Does it mean labor is near? I wish they would mention these things instead of only writing them!

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I’m 3/5 at my 36 week app last week and I don’t know what it means either really! Think it could mean labour is like 3 weeks away

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Its basically a measurement the midwives use to gauge where the babies head is in your pelvis.
2/5 is good, it means their head is quite far into the pelvis and they are getting ready to make an appearance. They wont be able to tell you a timeline of when you'll give birth though.
Im 36+3 and im only 4/5 engaged ☺️

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I’m 37 weeks and baby 2/5 too . It means baby head as most is below the brim . Do you experience any pain ? My pelvis been hurting a lot and my back . Have a lot of lightning crotch x

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Yes

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yes, I ve been having loads of pain, braxton hicks, I can barely walk… I was hoping it would mean that labor is near hahaha maybe by the time I m 37?

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I can’t really answer that , but i hope baby comes soon x and i hope same for you x
With all symptoms I’m having my midwife said she don’t think i will see her in two weeks , she thinks she will see me with baby ♥️

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