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Starting to feel so depressed and discouraged. I’m FTM at 38 weeks today and at my appointment dr said I’m 0 cm dilated, 70% effaced and baby is between -2 and -3. He doesn’t think he will be coming anytime soon. I’m so miserable and just ready to meet my little one. Any other moms feeling this way or.... Fox and friends com mega deals

Feb 22, 2011 at 3:09 PM. I wasn't dilated or effaced at 36 weeks and now at 38 weeks I'm only 1 cm dilated. : (. I know they say that it this doesn't tell you much because you can be 3 cm for weeks or go from 0 to 3 in a few hours but I can't help but feel like my progress is very slow. I was really hoping that this baby would come a little ...I'm sure if I'd guess within a week but at this point we've made it this far lol this is my 5th with my 1.5 yr old I went to check my notes when pregnant with her in 2020 and I was 3cm 50% for 1 week exactly when I had her on my last appt 2 days ago at 37+5 I was 3cm 50% so I'm assuming I'll have baby by next Tuesday if my body does the same as I lost my mucus plug also but we're ...28 weeks, almost 3 cm dilated. M. Mariajose13. Aug 4, 2023 at 8:54 AM. So last Saturday I started experiencing pain (thought it was lighting crotch, turns out it was contractions) and on Sunday I had heavy discharge with blood, so I went to get checked out and it turns out it was my mucus plug, I was almost 3 cm.Efacement is how thin your cervix is, and dialation is how open it is. I think 1cm is a cheerio.... Once your cervix is 100% effaced, it means its completely thin..... This link might explain it better.... I was 85% effaced at 36 weeks. I am now .5cm dilated and 90% effaced and 2 days overdue.Dilation has progressed from last week. I chose to do cervical checks I know it doesn’t necessary indicate when birth is coming but I like to know. Last week at 36 weeks I was 1.5 cm 0% effaced and today at 37 weeks I’m 3 cm and 60% effaced so I do feel that is some progress.1. Every 15 mins during that latent phase 2. Every 30 mins during the active phase 3. Every 60 mins during the pushing phase 4. Every 1 hours during the transition phase, The primigravida client is at +1 station and 9 cm dilated. Based on these data, the nurse should first: 1.During the first stage of labor, the cervix opens (dilates) and thins out (effaces) to allow the baby to move into the birth canal. In figures A and B, the cervix is tightly closed. In figure C, the cervix is 60% effaced and 1 to 2 cm dilated. In figure D, the cervix is 90% effaced and 4 to 5 cm dilated. The cervix must be 100% effaced and 10 ...3cm dilated 50% effaced at my 36 week appt this week just been losing parts of mucus plug for a few weeks now. With my son, I was 60% effaced at 38 weeks and I didn't go into labor till my due date. You could have weeks, or it could happen tomorrow! It's all so different for everyone. I'm 5cm and 70% at 39+0.Carlymoon member. September 2014. So I had my 38 wk check up today- baby was super low and I'm Dialated to 3. Dr did the membrane sweep around 4:30pm but other than some soreness and pressure I'm not feeling any contractions. He said he felt pretty confident he's see me around 3:30am. He gave me 70/30 odds. I'm feeling skeptical at this point....January 3, 2023 by Sarah M Hoover. If you’re 3cm dilated 38 weeks pregnant and your cervix has dilated 3 centimeters, that means your body is getting ready for labor. This …3cm dilated before induction experiences. b. brennana1. Jul 18, 2018 at 4:42 PM. I am 38 weeks and am being induced next week at 39 weeks. I am 3 cm dilated and a little over 60% effaced. I’m curious about experiences others have had being induced when they are already 3cm dilated or more prior to induction. I’m wondering mostly about time ...Today at my 28 week appointment I explained to my doctor that I've been having on and off back cramps for a week so she wanted to check my cervix and said I was at a 1.. and on top of that I have a mild bacterial infection She didn't seem too worried but she did a preterm labor test and I haven't heard...Sure enough my blood pressure was so high they admitted me regardless of my dilation. But I was dilating and about 90% effaced. Thanks all for sharing your experience! I know a few people who told me they got stripped at 38 weeks and 1 cm but I have always had questions like some of you have been saying about doing it do early.Although the cervix needs to dilate at least 10 centimeters for a vaginal delivery, cervical dilation of at least 2 to 3 centimeters often indicates that labor is 24 to …Not true hun, Im almost 38 weeks I was dilated at 1 cm for two weeks and ven lost my plug and still took awhile At 38 weeks Im only 2 cm dilated. My doctor keeps saying she can see going into ...mrs.t.hough. Posted 03-31-13. I apologize in advance for 'another one of those posts...'. I went in Friday for my 38 week check. My mw checked me and said I was 2-3 cm dilated, 80% effaced and ...Feb 21, 2024 · In the context of pregnancy, “dilation” or “dilated” refers to the opening of the cervix, a cylindrical, muscular organ at the lowermost part of the uterus that serves as a passage between the uterus and the vagina. During the course of pregnancy, the cervix remains closed (0 centimeters dilated), firm, and long, helping to keep your ... Dilation. The cervix, normally closed, opens up or "dilates" from 0 cm to 10 cm in width during birth. But you can be 1-3 cm dilated before labor begins. Effacement. The cervix will efface (shorten) from 100% of its normal length to 0% during birth. But you can be 50% effaced or more before labor begins. Engagement.Dilated veins can lead to hemorrhoids during pregnancy. 3. Consequences of polyhydramnios. 3.1 Is it okay to be pregnant at 38 weeks with excess amniotic ...Jul 31, 2017 ... called “bloody show.” This is considered normal. Active labor occurs when the cervix starts to dilate more quickly. Contractions get stronger, ...I was 2 1/2 cm and 75% effaced at my 40 week 1 day appointment. I took castor oil the night I hit 41 weeks, and it worked. (I did it to avoid my scheduled hospital induction and crossed my fingers ...Go shopping. My sister had a sweep at 38 weeks and was 4 cm dilated. After her appointment I took her grocery shopping. With all the walking around it started to bring on contractions. By 1 pm(4 hours later) she felt them more consistently. She got admitted to hospital at 2 pm and had baby at 8 pm.38 weeks, 1.5 cm dialated 75 % efaced question question question!!! melissaag1 So im at 38 weeks 1.5 cm dialated 75% and doctor says my baby is super low so theres a 50/50 chance she'll come this week...23 weeks and 4cm dilated : (. m. mars4734. Jun 16, 2017 at 12:06 AM. This is the hardest thing I've ever been faced with. I got admitted 2 days ago after finding out I was 4cm dilated with bulging sac. I couldnt believe this was happening. At first the doctor was being very pessimistic and trying to prepare me to lose my son.3,608. Reaction score. 49. Mar 6, 2015. #4. I was dilated at a 4CM and 80% effaced on a Monday. The next day I passed my mucus plug. Went into labor Thursday night at 9pm and had baby girl at 8:01AM Friday. So the plug doesn't have to be lost until after you start dilating.Remember statistically most babies are born 4 days after die date. It's so freaking hard but be patient I wouldn't expect to be dilated at all at 38 weeks. You can strip membranes, use EPO orally or vaginally, get acupuncture, have lots of sex, walk, use a birth ball, do yoga, get a massage or hair or nails done..3 cm dilated/ 70% effaced. w. wrob22. Apr 4, 2024 at 12:52 PM. I'm currently 36w 4d and had a cervical check this morning and I'm 3cm dilated and 70% effaced. My Dr said she'll be surprised if I make it to my appointment next week. I have mild cramping and wiped and saw what looks to be the rest of my mucus plug (been loosing it for about ...I was the same at 38 weeks. Now I'm 39+3, still 2 cm, and no sign of baby. ... Reply reply dreamy-woman • Saaaame! 39w4d, 2 sweeps, 1 cm dilated at 38w, 2 at 39. Lost my mucus plug a few days ago, still nothing is happening 😭 Reply reply More replies More replies More replies TOPICS ...Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered. Addiction Medicine 40 years experience. Dilated: you are progressing ok don't worry about speeding things up she your body and the baby are ready you will go into active labor. Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.3cm dilated at 34 weeks. e. eugenia110589. Mar 3, 2021 at 9:21 PM. Hey guys! Im at FTM mom and pregnancy was going super smoothly until I slightly hit a curb at 31 weeks and went to my OB to get checked. He said everything was fine from that but checked me down there and noticed unrelated to the curb event I was about 1cm dilated at 50% effaced ...Hi, I'm 38 weeks pregnant, 2-3 cm dilated and 50% effaced, the past few days I have been noticing a wet substance on my underwear, it would almost seem like I'm leaking urine, that's the consistency, however, it is slightly tinged reddish brownish, almost like I would be starting my period.. but very light... anyway, when I wipe I get the gross (snotty stringy discharge) not all the time ...As a blind technique, it’s not as important to determine whether the cervix is 5 cm, 6 cm or 7 cm. What’s important to know is whether the cervix is working efficiently. For a first time mother, it can take up to 2 hours per cm dilated, especially up to 3 cm, depending on many factors – for example, which phase the cervix is at.Jun 5, 2017 at 6:37 PM. I'm exactly the same as you right now. 3cm dilated and 80% effaced. With my first I stayed at 3cm for 2 weeks. I tried everything to start labor earlier but she ended up coming at almost 39 weeks on a night where I had literally done nothing but go out to eat. it's all when your body decides it's ready. Like.38 weeks, 1.5 cm dialated 75 % efaced question question question!!! melissaag1 So im at 38 weeks 1.5 cm dialated 75% and doctor says my baby is super low so theres a 50/50 chance she'll come this week...This means, the cervix is 3 cm dilated, 70% effaced, and -3 is the station the baby's head is in relation to the woman’s pelvis,” explains Fayling. “This would be a typical exam result for a ...On Monday, I was 1 cm, 40% effaced, and baby was at -3 station. I'm still pregnant. I had no dilation, just effaced at 38 weeks. Now I am just about to hit 40 weeks and I am 2cm dilated and 80% effaced. My 38 week appointment I was 1cm dialated and cervix was soft but high. I went into labor at 38+6.Yep. 2cm & 80% effaced for over 3 weeks (now 4-5cm dilated). OB has been convinced every week that the baby will come. ... I was 3-3.5 cm dilated and 60% effaced at my last check at 37w2d. Baby is still up high. Been having intermittent contractions. ... Pregnancy Week 38. Pregnancy Week 39. Pregnancy Week 40. …Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered. Addiction Medicine 40 years experience. Dilated: you are progressing ok don't worry about speeding things up she your body and the baby are ready you will go into active labor. Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.38 week 1.5 cm non effaced.... 38 week 3 days still 1.5cm but also 50% effaced...40+2 weeks second baby, started my stretch and sweeps and 38 weeks, had my third done on my due date 22.01 I am 2cm and Other than a few twinges here and there and loosing my mucus plug in about 100 pieces nothing, I am booked. In for my 4th sweep on Friday, if that one doesn’t work I’ll just wait until baby is ready to come on his ownOldest First. J. JSinTN. Jan 4, 2017 at 4:33 PM. I am a FTM as well and found out today I'm 1cm dilated, 60% effaced, and -3 station (at 35 weeks). My midwife said she'd be surprised if I make it to 40 weeks but said it's definitely possible. She seemed to think 2-3 weeks would be most likely.Cervical Dilation in the First Stage of Labor. Early phase: The cervix will dilate from 1 cm to 3 cm with mild contractions. Active phase: The cervix expands from 4 cm to 7 cm and contractions become more intense and regular. Transition phase: The cervix dilates to 10 cm. Transition ends when the cervix has reached 10 cm and is fully dilated.4 cm at 40 weeks. and only went into labor at 40w6d. I was 90% effaced at 36 weeks, lost my mucous plug AND had a bloody show [lasted 8 days] at 37 weeks and was being induced for risk of ...37 weeks & 1.5 cm dilated. 70% effaced. Doc gave me the clear to start bouncing on a ball and walk a lotShe said that I am 1 cm dilated and my cervix is soft and thinning. ... I was dialated to a 4 w dd from 28 weeks on and still did not have her until 38 weeks. ... 100% and 3 cm at 35-37 weeks and ...40 weeks today on 4/9-due date!! Tired of waiting on baby and in so much pain… constant sharp pain and cramping. Been dilated since 37 weeks now: 1cm 70% effaced @37, 2-2.5 cm 70% effaced @ 38, 3-3.5 70% effaced @39….. now trying to keep moving...Even at week 38, they're set to do it all. Nevertheless, waiting 60 to 90 seconds to clamp the umbilical cord will give them a boost of extra blood, oxygen, iron, and stem cells. Because of their skinny legs and arms and big heads, babies have much more exposed skin than adults, so they lose heat quickly.Unpredictable: you may go into labor any time from now to being overdue. Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone. No exact equation: You have 7 more cm to dilate fully and another 50% effacement to be fully effaced. There is no formula as to exactly how long this will take in each i...Just that when labor does come, maybe it won't be as long. I was dilated 3cm with my son at 36 weeks and he was born after my water broke at 39.5 days. With my daughter I was also 3cm at 36 and my water broke/she was born at 38 weeks. It’s crazy how it all depends on when baby is ready! Good luck mamas :)36.5 week check up - 3 cm, 50% effaced 37.5 week check up - 4 cm, 60-70% effaced 38.5 week check up - 6 cm, they didn't tell me effacement but probably 70%? Got my membranes swept at the 38.5 check up and contractions started within an hour and a half or so. Checked into labor and delivery 16 hours after my appt at 8 cm & 80%. ETA this was my ...c. cafisch2018. I was induced at 37 weeks due to high blood pressure, they started cytotec at 1:30pm on Friday, July 7th to soften my cervix because I was only 1cm and 50% effaced process took 6 hours before they started me on pitocin, but overall took 24 hours before baby arrived! Like. I was 3 cm at 39 weeks and induced with pitocin.With my 2nd I was 3 cm and about 60% effaced at 36 weeks. Stayed that way until I was induced at 38 weeks 3 days. That morning I had changed to 4cm and about 80% effaced. Dr. Jeff Livingston answered. Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience. 38 weeks : Since you are 38 weeks we know that the baby will come sometime soon. Mucous plug is a good sign but can not be used to predict the onset of labor. Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone. I was 3 cm dilated, 90% effaced at my 37w 1d appointment today .... a good progress from 1 cm dilated, 70% effaced last week. ... i went in on a Friday for my 38 week appt, i was 1 cm dialated and 40 effaced. started having cramps almost immediately after leaving the office but they stopped later on that night. Saturday i lost my mucous plug ...M.F. answers from Phoenix on November 01, 2010. I was 90% effaced and 1 cm dialated from week 35 to delivery with my first (#2 is still in my belly). If you're 36 weeks and do go into labor, don't worry. 36 weeks is considered full-term and the lungs are most often developed enough by then that there is not need for concern.When i was 36 weeks i had to be induced to preeclampsia and it made me 2cm dilated. for unnessary reasons they sent me home after inducing mw for two days. came back 5 days later to get induced again and was still 2cm. 1 or 2 cm dont really mean anything 4 or 5 does. it just means your bodys preparing for baby! have fun and good luck!l. lyn333. Jan 16, 2024 at 6:55 PM. I was 4cm and 100% effaced with my first for almost 4 weeks, had him 10 days before his due date. Like. m. mamakangeroo. Jan 16, 2024 at 6:56 PM. I was 3cm and 75% effaced for 3 weeks with my second and she only came early because I got induced early. ‍♀️ can be awhile or it can be quick.hey everyone i just spent 30 hours in the hospital in the labour and delivery ward, i was having pains which they thought ould be my appendix, but they have since ruled that out, the pain seems to have subsided. However, they checked my cervix and saw that I am 1cm dilated, they did a swab to check to see if my waters were leaking, this came back negative.brewcitybride. November 2011. Even the docs don't really know when baby will come! There is no rhyme or reason. I am also 38 weeks, baby dropped like a MONTH ago! I am 50% effaced and 1 cm dilated, too. And I still feel like I have two more weeks of bring pregnant to go. But again, it could be any day!28 weeks, almost 3 cm dilated. M. Mariajose13. Aug 4, 2023 at 8:54 AM. So last Saturday I started experiencing pain (thought it was lighting crotch, turns out it was contractions) and on Sunday I had heavy discharge with blood, so I went to get checked out and it turns out it was my mucus plug, I was almost 3 cm.I was 36 weeks, 3 cm and about 70% effaced, I did not go into labor until the exact day I hit 39 weeks. I kept thinking, any minute now, but I ended up sitting around for 3 weeks at 3 cm or more ...38 weeks today and 2nd pregnancy. Today I’m 3-4 cm dilated. No signs of laborAsk them if it feels like baby has dropped into your pelvis. Also, if they feel like it is safe for you to have your baby at this point. This is normally based on how close you are to your due date — being 1 cm dilated at 28 weeks is very different than being 1 cm dilated at 40 weeks.With my 2nd I was 3 cm and about 60% effaced at 36 weeks. Stayed that way until I was induced at 38 weeks 3 days. That morning I had changed to 4cm and about 80% effaced.Dec 7, 2015 at 10:08 PM. I am 38 weeks as of today December 8th. I was checked yesterday and am 2 cm dilated and 80% effaced. I know I can go anytime but my doctor made it seem like it could be soon. Wanted the baby to stay in to at least monday because she is out of town for the weekend. I'm a FTM so I have no idea what to expect.Jun 25, 2020 · Although the cervix needs to dilate at least 10 centimeters for a vaginal delivery, cervical dilation of at least 2 to 3 centimeters often indicates that labor is 24 to 48 hours away. 8. Loosening ... There are 3 stages of labor: latent, active, and delivery. Active labor begins at about 5-6 cm of dilation. You need to be 10 cm dilated to deliver vaginally. After the birth, you'll deliver the ...They will be able to tell you. I was 3 cm dilated for weeks and weeks! I got up to 70% effaced by 38 weeks. I went into labor and went into the hospital, however they sent me home because I didn't ...So if you're 3 cm dilated at 37 weeks, you are going to see the labor will commence very soon. Hopefully, it would be within the next few days or weeks! ... Related post: 3cm dilated 38 weeks. Sarah M Hoover. Sarah, a health writer and editor since 2014, is an adoring wife and dedicated mother to 2 daughters and 1 son. As the creator of ...I am currently 38 weeks pregnant with my first baby, 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced. Yesterday my belly was very tight and hard all day, with mild contractions. The physician on-call reccommeded coming in to be checked and they ended up sending me home. I was restless all night and finally was able to fall asleep at 6:30 AM for only two hours.I was 3cm 70% effaced on Wednesday. Been having lots of cramping and contractions that are not consistent,like 15 mins apart and then they die down : ( I'm so ready. m. marie41609. Mar 13, 2015 at 9:04 AM. @midnightjannah, I was 3 cm at 36 weeks and that lasted 3 weeks then was 4 cm at 39 weeks and baby came 40 + 4 weeks.Go shopping. My sister had a sweep at 38 weeks and was 4 cm dilated. After her appointment I took her grocery shopping. With all the walking around it started to bring on contractions. By 1 pm(4 hours later) she felt them more consistently. She got admitted to hospital at 2 pm and had baby at 8 pm.I was the same at 38 weeks. Now I'm 39+3, still 2 cm, and no sign of baby. ... Reply reply dreamy-woman • Saaaame! 39w4d, 2 sweeps, 1 cm dilated at 38w, 2 at 39. Lost my mucus plug a few days ago, still nothing is happening 😭 Reply reply More replies More replies More replies TOPICS ...m. marciamaria. My last pregnancy I was 4cm at 36,37,38 weeks labor finally came at 38 weeks. m. meghoss. @jessi3324, I am 37 wks and I have been at a 3.5 for the last 4 weeks as of Friday I'm at a 4 and no labor pains for me yet either. With my last two I was at a 4.5 for 2 weeks before my water broke at 38 weeks.Go shopping. My sister had a sweep at 38 weeks and was 4 cm dilated. After her appointment I took her grocery shopping. With all the walking around it started to bring on contractions. By 1 pm(4 hours later) she felt them more consistently. She got admitted to hospital at 2 pm and had baby at 8 pm.38 weeks pregnant and 3cm dilated. A 19-year-old female asked: I am 38 weeks pregnant 3cm dilated and 100% effaced. i have lost my plug. how soon could i go into labor or i …You can walk around with dilation of four or even five centimeters, but without regular contractions, you're not in labor. But don't worry. Whether you dilate a little, a lot, or not at all, baby ...January 2015 edited January 2015. Not me personally but my best friend was 4cm dilated from 37-39.5 weeks with her second. She had her membranes stripped after 39 weeks and went into labor the next day. Good luck! At least you're almost halfway there when your labor starts ) Options. BackseatDriver member. January 2015.Dec 19, 2022 at 11:47 AM. When I was checked at 40 weeks (last baby) I was 3 cm dilated. I hadn't been checked previously so I don't know how long I had been that way. I ended up being induced at 41 weeks. So at least a week. Like. lyssagarrett.With ODD I was 3cm for 3 weeks, and went into labor hours after my 39 week check. Still 3cm, and 90% effaced. With YDD I was at 1cm for 2 weeks, had my 40 week checkup on Wednesday, still 1cm and ...I am 38 weeks and am being induced next week at 39 weeks. I am 3 cm dilated and a little over 60% effaced. I’m curious about experiences others have had …

Dec 16, 2021 · As labor begins, the cervix starts to soften, shorten and thin (efface). You might feel mild, irregular contractions or nothing at all. Effacement is often expressed in percentages. At 0% effacement, the cervix is at least 2 centimeters long, or very thick. Your cervix must be 100% effaced, or completely thinned out, before a vaginal delivery. . Channon christian crime scene pictures

Dilation. The cervix, normally closed, opens up or "dilates" from 0 cm to 10 cm in width during birth. But you can be 1-3 cm dilated before labor begins. Effacement. The cervix will efface (shorten) from 100% of its normal length to 0% during birth. But you can be 50% effaced or more before labor begins. Engagement.babyboynov2015. Nov 10, 2015 at 3:01 PM. i guess she was saying any day now bc i was: 36 weeks: 2 cm + 50%. 37 weeks: 3 cm + 70%. 38 weeks (today) 3 cm + 90%. i do yoga daily and i just went for a long walk. i cant wait to meet this little guy. Like.January 2012. It is really hard to tell. I was checked with DS at 35 weeks and was already 3cm and 80% effaced. I ended up being induced a month later at 39w4d for a number of reasons and had a 9 pounds 11 ounce baby boy. So a dilated cervix can hold on for quite a long time (and can hold a lot of baby!).Yes, normal! With my first I was only dilated at 2 around 37 weeks and was still at a 2 when I went into labor at 40 weeks and a few days. I'm 39 weeks an not dilated and cervix is still long. Totally normal. Yes! I usually go to 42 weeks with my babies. as of 37 weeks I was still closed and high. with my first I was high and barely 1cm at 40 ...2 cm dilated and 50 to 60% effaced. Having 2 centimeters of cervical dilation and between 50 to 60 percent effacement can be experienced about the 38 th week of your pregnancy. You will still be a little far from delivery given that, for labor to occur, you must have 10 centimeters of dilation and 100 percent effacement.Sign Out. Getting Pregnant . Fertility ; Ovulation Calculator ; Ovulation Symptoms ; Preparing for PregnancyJun 12, 2018 · Jun 12, 2018 at 8:32 AM. Currently 38 weeks and 1 day and 3 cm dilated and 70% effaced. I know you can be dilated for a long time with no contractions (I was 2 cm at 36 weeks). I’ve had some mild cramping and tightening over the last couple weeks but nothing very painful and mostly irregular. Wondering at how many centimeters dilated were you ... During the first stage of labor, the cervix opens (dilates) and thins out (effaces) to allow the baby to move into the birth canal. In figures A and B, the cervix is tightly closed. In figure C, the cervix is 60% effaced and 1 to 2 cm dilated. In figure D, the cervix is 90% effaced and 4 to 5 cm dilated. The cervix must be 100% effaced and 10 ...November 2011. What an awesome headstart on labor!! 4cm is actually considered the first part of the 2nd stage of labor! I walked around 3cm 80% effaced from week 38-40 with DS then had to be induced, but once I hit 4cm after the dr broke my water at the hospital I had my son 7 hours later! Brayden (5 1/2) born 12.28.06.Cervix Dilation Sign #4: Feel your fundus. The basic mechanics of labor are often mixed up in people’s minds. Most people tend to think of the process as: cervix dilates, uterus contracts, baby is born. In fact, for the cervix to …ANd i am pg with twins. My OB said nothing about going early although THEY won't let me go past 38 weeks. e. emgurl12345. Posted 11-15-08. right now im 3-4 cm dilated, 75% effaced and at -1 ...Normally, before pregnancy and during the early months of pregnancy, your cervix is long and firm — around 2 to 3 cm long. Effacement (measured in percentage) is the process of your cervix becoming thinner, softer, and shorter. In late pregnancy or early labor, Braxton Hicks contractions start to shorten (efface) your cervix.Once your cervix has shortened to 1 cm, it is 50% effaced.A pregnancy that goes longer than 41 or 42 weeks puts you and your baby at greater risk for problems. ... hours later without needing an induction is infinitely preferable to walking into a scheduled induction at less than 3 centimeters dilated with zero contractions and giving birth 19 hours later. ... 38. weeks pregnant. 39. weeks pregnant ...First, you can be induced in the hospital, mot often with prostaglandins like misoprostol at 2 cm. Or, you can try to get labor going at home. However, you have to keep in mind that many people stay 2 cm for days or weeks before having their baby. Just because your cervix is open a bit just means that baby is pushing on it a bit to open it up.Yes, normal! With my first I was only dilated at 2 around 37 weeks and was still at a 2 when I went into labor at 40 weeks and a few days. I'm 39 weeks an not dilated and cervix is still long. Totally normal. Yes! I usually go to 42 weeks with my babies. as of 37 weeks I was still closed and high. with my first I was high and barely 1cm at 40 ...Efacement is how thin your cervix is, and dialation is how open it is. I think 1cm is a cheerio.... Once your cervix is 100% effaced, it means its completely thin..... This link might explain it better.... I was 85% effaced at 36 weeks. I am now .5cm dilated and 90% effaced and 2 days overdue.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.From 36-38 weeks, I was 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced. Went in for my 39 week appt and I made huge progress. 4-5 cm dilated and 80% effaced. Had my sweet little boy later that evening. :) ... At 36 weeks I was1 cm dilated and at 37 weeks I had jumped to 4cm and 95% efaced. I was like that until they induced me 5 days before my due date.As labor progresses, so will cervical dilation, from 1 cm, roughly the size of a blueberry, to 10 cm, the size of a bagel. Latent Labor (The first stage of labor is 1- 9 cm dilated) Active Labor (The second stage of labor is 10 cm dilated) Placenta Delivery (The third and final stage of labor) Failure to Progress in LaborWith my first I was totally closed at 38 weeks. I was induced at 40 weeks (preeclampsia) and I was 3cm and somewhere around 50% effaced (it's been 6 yrs it's hard to remember exactly). I'm 39+5 last weeks appointment i was 1cm & 50% thinned but she said my cervix was still firm and thick..

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