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I stayed 2-3cm dilated until about 34 weeks, I was 3-4cm, and by 36 weeks I was a full 4cm. I was 5cm dilated at 38 weeks. The low dose of procardia that i started on at 24 weeks did not help my ...First stage: Active labor. The second phase is active labor, which lasts until the full dilation of the cervix to 10 cm. The cervix changes more rapidly in active labor than in latent labor ...37 Weeks Pregnant and 1-3 cm Dilated While examining a pregnant woman, a doctor examines the neck of the womb and evaluates its condition - whether it's soft or tough and how much it is dilated. During the course of labour, the neck of the womb becomes softer and thinner.The cervix is the opening to the uterus and usually remains long and thick until the end of pregnancy. Effacement is measured in percentages from 0 to 100 by a healthcare provider. Once the cervix is 100% effaced and 10 centimeters dilated, the body is usually close to being ready for childbirth.A pregnancy that goes longer than 41 or 42 weeks puts you and your baby at greater risk for problems. ... heading into the hospital at 6 centimeters dilated with contractions two minutes apart and then giving birth three hours later without needing an induction is infinitely preferable to walking into a scheduled induction at less than 3 ...Once your cervix is dilated to 3cm, you are in the active stage of labor. Women can stay in this stage anywhere from 8-12 hours. Gradually it opens from 3cm to 6cms at the rate of 1cm per hour. But the actual dilation will be different for different pregnancies. This is the longest part of labor which can take a few hours to a few days time.Sometime in the next 3 weeks. It really is so hard to know. I wasn't dilated or effaced at all at 37+6 but went into labor and had my baby at 38+0. A friend was 3.5cm dilated and 50% effaced at 35w and ended up induced. Hopefully you'll be on the earlier end but it's soooo hard to know!I Was 1 cm dilated 30 % effaced at 35 weeks. Stayed that way at 36 weeks. Chose not to get checked at all my other apts. Been desling with prodromal labor for weeks since 35 weeks.monday got more real labor was told i was in early labor 3 cm 50 % effaced then it eased off. Im 39 + 5. Completely up to baby lol. I was so sure id go early.1cm dilated, 70% effaced, 0 Station at 35 weeks. s. sbs73. Posted 08-11-10. Had my Dr appointment today and they did an internal exam - which I was suprised was SO uncomfortable - much worse than ...Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition of the heart muscle. The heart becomes enlarged (dilates) and pumps blood less well, symptoms vary. Written by a GP. Try our Symptom Checker G...Last pregnancy I was about 1cm dilated for 2 weeks before my daughter came at 38wks2days. This time around I am 34.5 weeks and 2 cms dilated, BUT my doctor said that my cervix is still 'long.' I think that might be the deciding factor! As she said to me sure he could come tomorrow, or he could wait another 4 weeks. She didn't seem concerned!The length of time you can stay dilated at 4cm can vary from person to person. Some factors that can influence this include: 1. Hormonal balance: Hormones play a crucial role in the progression of labor. If your body is not producing enough of certain hormones or if the hormonal balance is disrupted, it can affect the rate of dilation.a. assilaxuolliug. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:01 AM. Yes, I had pretty much the exact same experience as you. 37 weeks, 1cm and contractions. The contractions stopped and here I am, at home, 2 days away from 40 weeks and wishing I could have had the baby back then LOL. It doesn’t get easier, but hang in there.As the title says, I'm 38 weeks today, and measured at 1cm dilated 50% effaced. 1 week ago, I measured at 1cm dilated 0% effaced. I have been having lots of mild cramping and white discharge, with Braxton Hicks starting to ramp up the last couple of days. Side note, I had an ultrasound last week and baby was estimated at 7 lbs 8 oz.I have been 1 cm dilated 50% effaced since 29 weeks. Then at my 36 week check up yesterday I was 1-2 cm 50% effaced. With DS, I was starting to thin at 36 weeks but not dilated. At my 37 week check up I was 4 cm dilated and 80% effaced. I delivered DS at 38 weeks exactly. He was perfectly healthy with no issues.If you are 3 cm dilated and are also experiencing regular contractions, you are in what is defined as the "early stage" of labor. This is when your uterus is 3-4 cm dilated and contraction intervals will range anywhere from 5 minutes to 30 minutes. With this information, you may find yourself confused.Jan 14, 2017 at 7:53 PM. @camera_mama2012, Also have been having false labor contractions since the 36 weeks, had to get a shot to stop preterm labor at 37.4 weeks. Like. r. red84corvette. Jan 14, 2017 at 8:15 PM. Three days ago i was fully effaced lost mucus plug and 3 cm dilated.The length of time you can stay dilated at 4cm can vary from person to person. Some factors that can influence this include: 1. Hormonal balance: Hormones play a crucial role in the progression of labor. If your body is not producing enough of certain hormones or if the hormonal balance is disrupted, it can affect the rate of dilation.2cm dilated too! Checked because I'm high risk and having a lot of pressure. Like. w. woods-23. Sep 4, 2023 at 8:55 PM. at 31 weeks I found out I was 1/2cm and at 33 weeks I was 4cm. At 35 weeks I'm still at 4cm. My cervix is also very soft now.Your healthcare provider may speak using medical jargon, such as "1cm, 50% and -1 station." This means you are 1 cm dilated, your cervix is about halfway thinned, and baby's presenting part is still above the birth canal. (A +1 station would mean baby is lower, and the presenting part has passed into the birth canal.)Your cervix, which connects your uterus and vagina, is located about 3-6 inches inside your vagina. When performing a cervical check, your provider is assessing: How dilated (aka open) your cervix is. How thin (aka effaced) your cervix is. Where baby's head is (aka station)7. HailTheCrimsonKing. • 2 yr. ago. When my doctor checked me and I was 80% effaced, I went into labour 2 days later. I was only a "fingertip" dilated but almost fully effaced! 3. crimpyourhair. • 2 yr. ago. I was super effaced and 3+ cm dilated with a baby that felt like they weighed 1000 lbs because of how low and engaged they were ...Feb 17, 2023 · If you have any signs of bloody discharge or you lose your mucus plug (post 37 weeks of pregnancy) If you experience contractions that are 3 to 4 minutes apart; FAQs 1. What Happens When You Are Dilated by 2, 3 and 6 cm? At 2 cm of dilation, you may go into labor in hours or stay at 2 cm dilation for days. It does not indicate active labor.

I was contracting regularly starting at 36 weeks and I was 1 cm and 50% effaced. At midnight at 38+2 weeks I woke up with incredibly painful contractions... With my first baby I was dilated 1cm from weeks 36-38 each time I was checked and dilated to 3.5cm at 39 weeks. I went for the strep b and cervix check today and was 3cm and 50 percent ...b. babyrkj. Aug 24, 2017 at 6:45 AM. I think the general rule is the 5-1-1 rule: when you have contractions 5 minutes part that last for 1 minute and they've stayed that way for at least an hour. Unfortunately you could be dismayed at 2 cm for a couple more weeks with no signs of labor.Here are a few facts for you: Just because you're dilated now doesn't mean you'll continue dilating. Even if you're not dilated now, doesn't mean you can't have the baby in the next day. Some people walk around for WEEKS dilated having no idea that's the case (some women's cervix may never fully closed last time).Funnyonion17 · 02/05/2017 11:37. This has been me for 3 weeks. You can stay 2cm for weeks. With my 1st i stalled at 1cm for 3 days, but my waters had broken so i had a drip to help. It sounds like your body is just getting ready, true labour no way can you sleep through it. One day it will start full on and progress :)a. as724. Jun 4, 2022 at 4:21 AM. I'm currently in the same exact position you're in. 3cm dilated, went from 1cm to 3 in 2 weeks. Due July 2nd. My doc told me most women won't feel the pain of contractions till 5cm. Recommended I don't go in till my water breaks or my contractions are constant and painful. Like.

I was 95% effaced and 1 cm dilated at 24 weeks. At 29 weeks I was 98% and 3 cm dilated. At 33 weeks I was 100% and 3.5-4cm dilated and baby was engaged. Apparently I broke all the rules as I am now 37 weeks and baby is still holding on. We were talking about making it to 34 weeks. Now we are talking induction due to GD day before due date. So ...I was 3.5 cm dilated on my last doctor visit on Monday and 80% effaced. She performed a membrane sweep during the visit. How long do you think I have until active labor and delivery ? Currently: 39 weeks and 2 days. Thank you! I went to dr this morning.. (39weeks, 3cm dilated) she performed a membrane sweep too..…

Reader Q&A - also see RECOMMENDED ARTICLES & FAQs. I was a fingertip dilated (so not even 1cm) at 36. Possible cause: Nov 6, 2014 at 11:59 AM. @bouchra15, I was dilated to 1 at 30 weeks. Went into ac.