Induced but babies head not engaged

Has anyone been induced when babies head hasn’t been engaged? I think I’m gonna need to be induced as my sons head isn’t engaging so was just wondering if anyone else has been in similar situations? I feel like if I’m gonna be induced when his head isn’t engaged I’d rather have a section and just get it over with rather than being in hospital for days😭

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Have they said he is not engaged at all? I am in a similar position, but baby’s head is 3/5 engaged.

I was meant to get a sweep last Wednesday, he wasn’t engaged so it was too risky to sweep. Got one booked this Wednesday but don’t feel any different so think it’s still the same, midwife said if it is they will book me in for induction😫

I think I’m in a similar situation…10 days ago I got told baby wasn’t engaged yet at 38+3 and I’m due to see my midwife Wednesday but like you I don’t feel any different so don’t think baby is engaged yet. I’m intrigued to find out what’s going on/what will happen. My due date is tomorrow but can’t see anything happening tbh🤣

I’ve tried everything they tell you and absolutely nothing is working for him to be engaged it’s a bit disheartening isn’t it🤣😭

I’m in the same position, I’m 39+2 and have been for 2 sweeps neither of which they have been able to do as he isn’t engaged.
What was your outcome? If you have had one yet xx

went to bed at 230am last Wednesday morning woke up just before 5am with contractions, he had started to become engaged and he was here by 6pm and now a week old already😭 I was 40+4 everything happened so quick , hope all goes well for you xx

Aw amazing! Congratulations! Iv got my 40w appointment today for a sweep IF he’s engaged, I’m praying🙏🏼 thank you so much xx

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