First baby drop poll

[sunshynbaby]

This is my first baby, and he dropped last week around 34w5d. I was wondering when other people's first babies dropped and how soon afterward you gave birth (please reply with that info!).

Thanks!

[kitkat5505]

None of my babies dropped until I was in labor.

[KristyDi]

My dd was wedged up under my ribs until just before I started pushing. She was born at 42 weeks 1 day.

[filiadeluna]

My baby dropped early, I believe before 35 weeks, but was not born until 42w1d. I wouldn't count on it as a sign of when you'll go into labor.

[~PurityLake~]

I couldn't vote cause I have no clue.

No matter what anyone described, or what I'd read on the subject, I never felt it. I'm clueless.

[JennTheMomma]

I didn't notice or feel a drop until I was in labor.

[SandraS]

Never noticed it with any of my four.

[Barefoot~Baker]

Originally Posted by kitkat5505

None of my babies dropped until I was in labor.

Same here

[littlebb]

I'm 37w5d and my baby has been dropped a LONG time, since probably 30 weeks or earlier. I think maybe a result of my consistent chiropractic care. Both my midwife and chiropractor (who specializes in pregnant women and infants and is also a doula and natural birth specialist) say that being dropped early doesn't mean early or even 'on time' deliveyr; however, both have said that it's their experience that babies who drop early and are nicely positioned usually mean a shorter and more efficient labor. I think it's different for everyone.

[limette]

first late in labour
second earlier in labour

both were posterior babies

[Mamatoabunch]

Never noticed it either.

[XanaduMama]

ds (my first) dropped around 34wks, and was born at 40w2d

[momasana]

DS dropped at 38 weeks and was born at 39 weeks.

[faerierose]

My ds dropped at 31 weeks and was born the next morning.

[ScarletBegonias]

dd dropped at 29 wks (felt that one!) born at 40w1d

ds ???? born 40w1d

[Sarah W]

Originally Posted by JennTheMomma

I didn't notice or feel a drop until I was in labor.

Me, too. I voted 36 weeks, because I had her at 36w 4d.

[flapjack]

He dropped soon after he turned from transverse at 37+5, and was born at 43+5.

[h@ppy mama]

DD dropped at exactly 37 weeks.

[AlexisT]

Flipped from breech to vertex, dropped and engaged at just before 36 weeks.

[CrunchyChristianMama]

Dropped around 36 weeks I think and was born at 40 weeks 2 days.