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Asked by Shannybum

Q: Baby "Dropping"??!

I'm carrying my baby very, very low. So low that the bottom of my belly is literally less than a cm. from my pubic area. How on earth will it drop? Or do you think it will? It just seems impossible. Does it only "drop" if you're carrying high?

This question was asked Sep. 21, 2011 5:08pm
Category: Labour & Delivery

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Answered by andycooper5 - Sep. 2, 2017 12:20pm
I think first time mothers tend to drop is around 38 weeks, but it's not a justified science and earlier dropping doesn't always mean earlier delivery. I'm pretty sure that BH contractions are normal at the stage you are at, but they probably won't get regular or strong until you are close to things happening. I reckon you're fine for another 2 weeks, so try to see friends/ family, go to the cinema, read, sort out your house/ garden/ do some batch cooking etc. I wouldn't work now. Baby will come when they are ready. I'm guessing your baby might be borderline perm, coming at around 37 weeks, but that's just a guess. You are worrying way too much, and doing that on this stage of your pregnancy can be dangerous, big time! I would suggest you keep your calm and stay happy. Your baby is just around the corner, he is well developed now, so try and talk with your baby. Instead of worrying, enjoy the last few weeks of your ride in pregnancy. It is a blessing, cherish it.

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Answered by Neekie - Sep. 23, 2011 8:33am
Hey Shanny.

I read somewhere that not everyones belly 'drops' which doesn't mean anything bad. So i don't know what else to say but thats about all the input i have :)

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Answered by Shannybum - Sep. 21, 2011 10:31pm
I will be 32 weeks Friday.

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Answered by TashaB - Sep. 21, 2011 10:16pm
lol...that is funny. I carried my first baby very low too and I did not notice much of a drop. I was thinking the same thing. How far along are you?

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