What does 4-5 head engaged mean?

Question

I'm 35 weeks pregnant on my 3rd child and my girl at week 36 and my son week 38 will i have this one Early 2 can any help thanks

Answer 1

it's not entirely impossible for you to reach term, however, the fact that you are already dilated half-way (you have to dilate to 10 cms) and the head is engaged in the birth canal sounds like you will be delivering before you reach full term (38 wks can be considered "term")  if they said anything about "effacement", this info would be helpful to know also

Answer 2

Most likely. Usually if you have the first one early they all will come early. Head engaged means the baby is in position for delivery. The 4-5 probably means that you are either dilating or your cervix is effacing. Dilating means opening and effacing means thinning. Good luck and get ready because it sounds like any day to me.