Baby very low at 36 weeks

Just had a growth scan at 36 weeks and baby's head was so low dont they couldn't get a measurement of the head!

Anyone else had anything similar and if so, how long was it before labour started?

I just finished work today but was hoping for a few weeks before baby arrives 😅

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I’m also 36 weeks, they said my baby’s head is 2/5 engaged and I thought so because I can feel the pressure and shooting pain from it when I move depending on his position. I Googled it and it said for a first baby their head can be engaged for days or several weeks. Definite signs for birth are still your mucus plug, waters, etc, but your baby is getting ready by the sounds of it! How exciting ✨

I am 37 weeks and baby's head is 3/5 engaged. I've been getting braxton hicks for a while now but more recently period cramps
pains and the midwife said it means I am getting ready for labour! So exciting but like you I want to know how long I've got left 🤣

I think my babies head has dropped too, I’m 35w. Nothing to worry about they should still be moving :) but could be there for a while

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