Week 36

You
Your baby’s head may begin to move down or engage into your pelvis about this time. You will find that
breathing is easier once your baby’s head is engaged, as your baby’s bottom will no longer be pressing
up against your lungs.

Around 4 in every 100 babies remain in the breech position at the end of the pregnancy. A breech
position means the baby has their bottom down instead of their head. If your baby stays in this position
some doctors may attempt to turn the baby to a head down position for the birth. If the baby cannot be
turned, the birth may need to be by Caesarean.

Your baby
Your baby is almost fully mature now.