Went to triage last night for decreased fetal movement and good thing baby was good and everything was fine. Doctor said I was 1 to 2 cm dilated and 60% effaced. What does that mean? 60% effaced?
View 8 RepliesFirst time mom, and just had my 36 week checkup. Dr told me I'm already 2 cm and 75% effaced. I honestly didn't even realize I had been having contractions. I'm excited to see my baby. Should I try to walk or otherwise encourage labor to start or just cool my heels? I've never been good at waiting for things, lol.
View 2 RepliesI'm 36 weeks.. 4 days...Dr told me today I was 4 cm and 50% effaced...how much longer do I have?
View 5 Replies38 weeks today and 14 more days to go. How do I get my labor and dilation to speed up faster? I'm so ready to have this baby. Any ideas?
View 4 RepliesSo ended up having to go to er last night and was told that I was half a cm and 50 percent effaced! Then doc said I was full cm today but was given a shot last night to stop contractions cause they were every 15 mins ! I'm almost 38 weeks and supposed to have c section the 22nd. Now on major bed rest why won't they just take her ?
View 2 RepliesHow do I check if I dilated more?
View 1 RepliesI'm 34 weeks and my doctor is going to start checking me next week. Can someone just explain to me what effaced is?
View 3 RepliesI'm 38 weeks today and wondering since I'm already 60% effaced if that means my son will come early or could I stay effaced for 2 more weeks?
View 1 RepliesSo I've been dilated 3-4 cm for the past 2 weeks. Today I'm in pain. My back, sides, and butt hurt like hell to the point where I'm tired of trying to manage the pain. So I went to the hospital to get monitored and they told me that my contractions weren't "strong enough" for them to admit me. They sent me back home and I'm still in pain... What am I supposed to do?
View 18 RepliesI'm excited... I've been complaining for the longest but the wait is almost over. Now I'm just waiting and hoping she comes on time. As I said I'm already halfway dilated and 80% effaced (may be more). For the past week I've been struggling with getting out of bed because my pelvic bone hurt sooooo bad and sometimes I can barely walk. What could that mean?
View 4 RepliesI'm 39 weeks and 4 days, I haven't dilated or effaced kinda worried.. I have 2 daughters and never had this problem. My doctor plans on trying to soften my cervix and see how that goes.. I really don't want to have a c - section.. Just concerned that my body isn't doing what it needs to do..
View 1 RepliesOther than an exam from my OB how can I know if I am dilated?
View 2 RepliesShe could feel my little ones head any advice on getting more dilated besides sex
View 5 RepliesSo today I had my weekly check up, and I have been having some really bad pains and a lot of pressure. Last week I was still closed and not dilated at all, and I told my Dr about the cramping and sharp pains and pressure I've been having and she checked me. I am 1 cm dilated and it hurt when she went to check me and the baby and I both jumped and I said ouch, and she said sorry I touched his head?! Then she hooked me up to the monitors and I was having contractions. She said if they got any worse to call her and I'll have to go to the hospital. Any advice? I'm sooo uncomfortable and I want him out! I'm in so much pain! It's hurts to sit, lay down, get up, walk!!! If I went into labor do you think he will be.okay since I'm only 36 weeks today?
View 5 RepliesFTM 36 weeks went to the doctors on monday and was told I was 1cm dilated. How much longer until I go into labor?
View 2 RepliesIs it possible to not be dilated yet at 39 weeks?
View 6 RepliesI had a Dr's appt last week and had dilated 1.5 cm...later that week I was having mild contractions and went back to labor and delivery and had dilated to 3 cm but was sent home...at what point will they keep you?
View 3 RepliesSo I went in today for my regular check up and found out I'm 1 cm dilated. Doctor told me she gives me until 36 weeks to go into labor, which kind of scares me because I wanna make it until 38 weeks. Any suggestions? Or anyone else have early labor
View 1 RepliesSo today at my 39th week appointment they checked me and said i was 4 cm and my cervix is soft, also had a sweep. Last week did not work. But praying it dose this time.Anyways anyone been 4 cm and go pass their due date that dilated? Mine is on Saturday.
View 1 RepliesLol I'm 1/2 a cm dilated! But doctor said my cervix is really soft and that's good for when contractions start! Don't think baby's coming anytime soon but I actually want to go all the way to 40 weeks.
View 3 RepliesI'm currently 33 weeks and 4 days along. I went to my appointment Thursday and was told that I'm already 1cm at the back of my cervix. My Dr said that it's still firm and closed shut in the center and front but it's still too early for me to be dilated. Should I be worried (I am already) and what can I do to avoid dilating anymore until I'm in the safe zone at 37 weeks?
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