Increased pelvic pressure. Could this be baby's head engaging or normal?

[lcmorla]

OH, I'm so excited

 

[lcmorla]

Idk if it's all in my head but now I'm feeling menstrual cramps and back pain. She's kicking up a storm too.

 

[dollych]

Yes Deffo!!. This is my 3Rd and I had all those symptoms when all 3 were engaging.
Last week I had period pains, back ache and strong braxton hicks every 10 mins. I went to the midwife on Monday and she said he's 4/5ths engaged so that explained all the pains!!. I too feel loads of pelvic pressure and struggling to walk ' normally ' now.
I'm 35 weeks 2 days. Babies can ' pop out ' and disengage though right up until birth!!.

 

[doodlegirl]

I have felt more pressure down there for about a week and also sharp pains in my cervix. I was told on monday that she is engaging (she is 1/5). Also my braxton hicks are much stronger than before.

 

[rosegarden620]

This is my third baby and I still don't know 100% what engagement feels like!