engagement

engagement /en·gage·ment/ (en-gāj´mint) the entrance of the fetal head or presenting part into the superior pelvic strait.

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en·gage·ment (n-gjmnt)

n.

The entrance of the fetal head or presenting part into the upper opening of the maternal pelvis.

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engagement

[engāj′mənt]

Etymology: Fr, a bonding

1 fixation of the presenting part of the fetus in the maternal true pelvis. The largest diameter of the presenting part is at or below the level of the ischial spines.

2 fixation of the fetal head in the maternal midpelvis with the biparietal diameter of the head level with the ischial spines.

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Engagement

Obstetrics The first movement made by the baby’s head during labour and delivery, which consists of the presenting part’s descent through the pelvic inlet; it requires complete dilation of the cervix
Medspeak—UK Promoting the active involvement of an individual in communication, which requires consistency between oral and non-verbal behaviour that respects the individuals’ experience, expertise, culture, history and religion

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engagement [en-gāj´ment]

the entrance of the largest diameter of the fetal head into the smallest diameter of the maternal pelvis.

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engagement

Obstetrics The descent of the widest part of the presenting part of the baby's head through the pelvic inlet, which requires that the cervix is completely dilated; it is the first movement made by the baby's head during L&D. See Labor & delivery.