The hardest work occurs in this final phase of the first stage of labor, when your cervix fully dilates to 10 cm. This phase can last from 30 minutes to two hours. Your contractions will be powerful, with little time to rest in between. You may become hot, cold or sick to your stomach as you work through the 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 effaced with my second baby (currently 36 weeks+5) . Any...I'm 2cm at 36 weeks and I didn't dialated to that until 38 weeks with my first, I heard it doesn't really matter because you can stay dilated at that for weeks. lainiefitz Posted 08-17-17I was 32 weeks with dd #1 and dialated 2 cm. i wasn't put on bedrest or anything like that either. i had her at 38 weeks after spending a day and a half unpacking and putting away our household ...I was induced for medical reasons starting at 1am at 38+1. I was 0cm, not soft, nada, no movement whatsoever toward baby eviction. My body overreacted to the cytotec and cervadil so I got my epidural at 0cm around 2pm due to intense pain making cervical checks impossible. Baby was born at 4pm on 38+2. It took forever.Phases of Dilation. Here’s what’s going on as you progress through labor and how to visualize the opening of your cervix. Early Phase: Your cervix dilates 1-3 cm with mild contractions. 1 cm dilated = Cheerio. 2 cm dilated = Grape. 3 cm dilated = Banana Slice.1st Pregnancy- 39 weeks- Contractions began, 1 cm dialated stayed in hospital and had baby within 24 hrs Most Recent Pregnancy- 37 weeks - 3cm dialated & lost mucus plug 38 weeks - 4 cm dialated ...Jul 30, 2019 ... 3CM DILATED 37 WEEKS PREGNANT | MY LABOR & DELIVERY STORY ... 38 week pregnancy update! sweep puts me into ... 37 Weeks Pregnant & 3 CM Dilated!I'm 38 weeks pregnant, 3cm dilated, 50% effaced, and posterior I was wondering if there were any natural ways to be induced before I am medically induced next Monday. ... I'm 38 weeks pregnant, 2-3 cm dilated and 50% effaced, the. Hi, I'm 38 weeks pregnant, 2-3 cm dilated and 50% effaced, the past few days I have been noticing a wet substance ...If TG is any kind of example, because you're not as dilated as she has been the last 5 weeks, you'll go to at least 44 weeks like Albert Einstein's mother. If you don't give birth before that. My official guess is somewhere from 1 to 42 days longer. Phoenix - August 19, 2006. Avery - March 16, 2011."A pregnant person may walk around weeks effaced and dilated just a bit as their body prepares for labor. It's not uncommon to see someone be 2-3cm dilated and …The first stage of labor includes early labor, also known as the latent phase, and active labor. Stage one involves cervical dilation and effacement of the cervix. Dilation is when the opening in your cervix widens, and effacement is the thinning and softening of your cervix. Once the cervix is 6 cm dilated, your body moves into the active phase.No, it doesn't necessarily mean the baby is coming early. I was 1 cm at my 36 week appointment and 60% effaced. At my 38 week appointment I was 4 cm dilated and the doctor could touch the baby's head! I am still pregnant! You can walk around dilated and effaced for weeks before the baby comes.With my first I dilated pretty early and got to 6 before I started labor at 38 weeks. Like. Report as Inappropriate ... STM. With my first I was only 1cm dilated at 37 weeks and stayed at 1 until my induction at 39 W 2 D. This time I was 3 CM dilated 60% effaced -2 station at 34 weeks. At 35 weeks (this week) I am 3CM, 75% -1 station ...Im almost 39 weeks pregnant and 4 cm dilated. I have contractions about every 10 minutes and they dont make me scream but VERY uncomfortable. ... I'm 38 weeks pregnant and I have dilated 3cm. I haven't. I'm 38 weeks pregnant and I have dilated 3cm. I haven't effaced much. This is my 3 child. What can I do to start having contractions? I'm ...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.During the first stage of labor, your cervix will start to open (dilate) and thin out (efface) to allow your baby to move through your birth canal. Dilation starts at 1 centimeter (less than 1/2 ...only dilated 1 cm at 38 weeks 5 days. ... Pregnancy Week 3. Pregnancy Week 4. Pregnancy Week 5. Pregnancy Week 6. Pregnancy Week 7. Pregnancy Week 8. Pregnancy Week 9. Pregnancy Week 10. Pregnancy Week 11. Pregnancy Week 12. Pregnancy Week 13. Pregnancy Week 14. Pregnancy Week 15.2 cm dilated: Grape; 3 cm dilated: Banana slice; 4 cm dilated ... The pregnant person delivers the placenta after giving birth to ... as your uterus shrinks back down over the next six weeks, your ...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.2babiesmama. Apr 21, 2023 at 2:52 PM. Same here, will be 37weeks tomorrow and was 3-4cm on Wednesday! It’s nerve racking not knowing if he’ll be here in the next days or weeks! Doc said « I’ll see you in a week if you make it until then » .2-3 cm dilated & 70% effaced at 36 weeks. MadAsh127 member. April 2012. I was having contractions all day yesterday (which ended up passing by the time I went to bed), so the dr had me come in and checked me out, turns out I'm between 2 and 3 cm dilated and 70% effaced. She said I could go into active labor anytime in the next 24 to 48 hours ...What happens when I'm 3 cm dilated? Once your cervix reaches 3 cm dilation, you've probably entered the early stage of labor . During this stage, your cervix gradually …Key Takeaways. Cervical dilation is when your cervix opens to allow the baby to travel through the vaginal canal and be born. Signs that you're dilating include losing your mucus plug, having ...The first stage of labor includes early labor, also known as the latent phase, and active labor. Stage one involves cervical dilation and effacement of the cervix. Dilation is when the opening in your cervix widens, and effacement is the thinning and softening of your cervix. Once the cervix is 6 cm dilated, your body moves into the active phase.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.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 ...Every woman's experience is unique, but it can help to know what to expect throughout labor and delivery to mentally and emotionally prepare for the big day. There are three stages of labor: cervix dilation, birth, and placenta delivery. Each stage has its own set of symptoms, estimated timelines, and coping strategies.I am 38 weeks tomorrow and just had my first membrane sweep for this pregnancy today! I’m sooo excited and think labor could be very near for me ! I was 2 cm dilated at last weeks appointment at 36 weeks 5 days. I’m 37 weeks 6 days today. Now I am 3 Cm!!! but she said my cervix was still long. But dilated another cm!38 weeks and 2 cm dilated. v. veligee. Jan 29, 2024 at 5:13 PM. FTM here and just had an appointment today. I was told I'm about 2 cm dilated and 40% effaced. In your past pregnancies, how fast did you fully dilate once you started? I'm wondering if I'll even make it to 40 weeks or if this means baby will come a lot sooner .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."A pregnant person may walk around weeks effaced and dilated just a bit as their body prepares for labor. It's not uncommon to see someone be 2-3cm dilated and …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 ...With my second I was only 1 cm at my 37 wk appt and had her at 38+3 and a 3 hr labor. With #3 was dialated to .5 cm at my 37 week appt, went to hospital at 37+6 with contractions every 2-3 min, they sent me home and my water broke at 38+2 and was still only 2 cm when I first got admitted but baby was delivered like 8 hrs later.Dec 1, 2016 · 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... With my 2nd child I was 2-3cm dilated for the last 12 weeks of my pregnancy - and my (single) baby wasn't big at all. ... Hi S., I just had twin boys at 38 weeks a month ago. I was 3 cm dilated and having regular contractions for three weeks and I still needed to be induced at 38 weeks (my doctor didn't want me to go past that and good …Doctor said it could be tonight, could still be 2-3 weeks away, no way of knowing. I think I’ve had a few isolated contractions, but they were pretty mild. Have been losing mucus plug gradually for two weeks. In the absence of scientific information about this, I thought I’d at least ask you all for instincts and anecdotes. 🙂.DCMoore1. Nov 14, 2017 at 4:12 PM. I went in yesterday, will be 36 weeks officially tomorrow, I am 75% effaced and 1 cm dilated, the baby has dropped and he said her head was right on my cervix. My whole family seems shocked and like I will go into labor before my due date. So I am Curious what others were at this time during previous pregnancies.A 33-year-old G1P0 woman at 38 weeks gestation with pregnancy complicated by type 1 diabetes was admitted for induction due to oligohydramnios. She received Cervidil (prostaglandin E2) overnight and her cervix was noted to be 3 cm dilated in the morning so oxytocin was started.Hi. I was 75% and 1.5 cm at 28 weeks. I have not been check for progress since then, but will be check Thursday. My last pregnancy I dilated to 5 at 31 weeks and made it to 36.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 ...I'm 37 weeks 38 soon and I was 3 cm dilated last Friday. Like. Report as Inappropriate. AmiRosMamma. Id try pumping. ... Pregnancy Week 3. Pregnancy Week 4. Pregnancy Week 5. Pregnancy Week 6. Pregnancy Week 7. Pregnancy Week 8. Pregnancy Week 9. Pregnancy Week 10. Pregnancy Week 11. Pregnancy Week 12.I'm 2cm at 36 weeks and I didn't dialated to that until 38 weeks with my first, I heard it doesn't really matter because you can stay dilated at that for weeks. lainiefitz Posted 08-17-173cm dilated 38 weeks. b. Babyboyhunter04. Posted 06-20-16. Hello ladies! just had my 38 week appt and the dr checked to see if anything was starting to happen. Sure enough she said I am 3cm dilated! I know this might not mean much as I can walk around for quite a while at 3cm dilated but I am happy that things are moving in the right direction!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 ...It can be clear, pink, or blood-tinged and can appear minutes, hours, or even days before the onset of labor. Not all women notice this sign. 3. Rupture of membranes: Your water breaks! Only 1 in 10 woman experience a dramatic gush of amniotic fluid. This event usually happens at home, often when you are in bed.I'm 2cm at 36 weeks and I didn't dialated to that until 38 weeks with my first, I heard it doesn't really matter because you can stay dilated at that for weeks. lainiefitz Posted 08-17-17Doctor said it could be tonight, could still be 2-3 weeks away, no way of knowing. I think I’ve had a few isolated contractions, but they were pretty mild. Have been losing mucus plug gradually for two weeks. In the absence of scientific information about this, I thought I’d at least ask you all for instincts and anecdotes. 🙂.Last week a vandal, presumably a right-to-life activist, spray-painted “Baby Killer” across the front of a women’s health clinic. The catch? In a plot twist worthy of The Gift of ...Welcome back to our video. 38 weeks pregnancy update. 2 cm dilated 50 percent effaced. Super close to the end of this pregnancy. excited yet scary times. 😁?...I was induced at about 38 weeks, and when I walked into L&D I was 5cm. ... I was at 3 cm from 29 weeks till i gave birth at 37 weeks with my first... and my second i was 2 cm dilated since 32 ...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!What is pregnancy like when you're 30 weeks along? Check out TLC's guide to being 30 weeks pregnant. Advertisement Well, you've made it to 30 weeks, another major mental milestone....38 weeks, dilated to 3 cm but contractions have weakened. lwf9612. August 2012. I will be 38 weeks tomorrow, this is my first pregnancy. I went to my OB on Monday for a routine appointment but also brought up some pains I was having. When she did an exam, we found out I was 2 cm dilated. She sent me to the hospital to be monitored and after an ...Doctor said it could be tonight, could still be 2-3 weeks away, no way of knowing. I think I’ve had a few isolated contractions, but they were pretty mild. Have been losing mucus plug gradually for two weeks. In the absence of scientific information about this, I thought I’d at least ask you all for instincts and anecdotes. 🙂.In figure D, the cervix is 90% effaced and 4 to 5 cm dilated. The cervix must be 100% effaced and 10 cm dilated before a vaginal delivery.38 weeks 2cm dilated, mucus plug gone and bloody show. b. Boybabymama. Posted 05-26-21. I went to my doctor's yesterday and she told me it was possible to do a sweep so I told her to do it if she could she checked and I was dilated 2cm and she said my cervix was very thin. She did a sweep. I started to feel more …Today I'm 38 weeks but I had my Dr appointment yesterday. She said I was 3 cm dilated and that I should start having lots of sex and go walking more and also try some castor oil!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 ...38 weeks 50% effaced & 1cm dilated. e. erouz. Apr 18, 2024 at 10:33 AM. I have tons of pelvic pressure. I feel like my V is going to fall out of my body lol I am soooo beyond ready to get this baby out. With my first two, I had elective inductions at 38 weeks, which my new doctor does not offer.A primigravid client at 38 weeks is 7 cm dilated, and the presenting part is at +1 station. The client tells the nurse, I need to push!, What should the nurse do next? 1. use the McDonald procedure to widen the pelvic opening 2. increase the rate of O2 and IV fluids 3. instruct the client to use a pant-blow pattern of breathing 4. Tell the ...frequent urination. Braxton-Hicks contractions. edema (swelling), especially in feet and ankles. increase in vaginal discharge. Around 38 weeks pregnant, you may lose your mucus plug — the glob ...During early labor, the cervix dilates to 3 cm. Active labor occurs between 3 and 7 cm dilated. The transition phase is between 7 cm and full dilation at 10 cm. Stage 2. Stage two is after full ...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 ...S. I was induced with my first at 41 weeks, barely 1 cm dilated. I am currently 41 weeks with baby 2 and am going in a few hrs to be induced AGAIN. honestly though, my first experience wasn't too bad. it was very very long, but my body needed the time to dilate and I am glad my doctor gave me that time. I was in labor for 33 hrs.Nov 21, 2012 · Because 3 to 4cm is a lot to be dilated at 36 weeks. A girl on 3rd tri has been walking around at a 4 since her 36 week appointment though and is over 38 weeks now...so you just never know! I'd get crackin making sure you have all your loose ends tied up at home and get your hospital bag packed just in case! Options. aktemple. 32 weeks already dilated 1 cm. Astraphobic member. March 2016. Hey ladies! Just wanted to throw out there that I dropped last week and after my check up im already starting to dilate. Got a steroid shot and get to go for another tomorrow and start weekly visits early. No bed rest yet and doctor seemed to think I will still make it to term but ...Very few babies are actually born on their due date (as few as 5% of babies ), with some arriving early and others arriving a little later. So, 38 weeks onward may start to feel like a waiting game. At this point, your baby is continuing to put on weight, but many of their organs and systems are fully developed.I am 34 weeks pregnant and have dilated to 1 cm and am 50% effaced and this is my third baby, could labor be coming - Answered by a verified Health Professional. ... I am 38 weeks, 3 days, and as of last week I was already 3 cm dilated, 50% effaced and at a -1 station. How dilated do you need to be before a health care provider will put you in ...Yes, and ended being induced. same. Reply. seansgirl2006 member. July 2009. I was only 1 1/2 at 39 weeks and did not have to be induced. I went to my 39 wk appt in the morning and was 50% effaced. Went in to labor a few hours, stayed at home, checked in to hospital that night and was still 1 1/2 but 90% effaced.Latent phase: Also known as early labor, this is when your cervix is effacing and starting to dilate. Contractions are regular, starting mild and increasing in intensity. During this stage, dilation will move from 0 to 3-4 centimeters. Active phase: When your cervix has dilated to 4 centimeters, your contractions will likely become more intense.But to share my experience for reference, I was 2ishcm dilated from 37 weeks and then didn't go into labour until 41 weeks. My water broke at 40+6 and when I was admitted to the hospital later that day I was still only 2cm dilated. I was 3-4cm dilated after about 7 hours of intense contractions when I got my epidural.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 ...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.g. girlafter3boyzs. Apr 1, 2024 at 11:13 PM. This happens to me around 36/37 I'll walk around 3 or 4 cm open but no water break it contractions and I end up having my babies around 37.5 or 38 weeks the latest (4th pregnancy here) I get the epidural the moment I get there by choice since I know I have rapid labor then they usually have time ...S. I was induced with my first at 41 weeks, barely 1 cm dilated. I am currently 41 weeks with baby 2 and am going in a few hrs to be induced AGAIN. honestly though, my first experience wasn't too bad. it was very very long, but my body needed the time to dilate and I am glad my doctor gave me that time. I was in labor for 33 hrs.Doctors should know that dilation before labor doesn't mean a thing. And yes, I have went from no dilation to POOF baby in a matter of a COUPLE HOURS. On the flip side, with my first, I was walking around at 3 cm for a month before I had him and he was 3 days late and labor took 10 hours with pitocin.Posted 03-17-09. I'm about 38 weeks and 2 days today (due March 30) and had another Dr. appt today..still not dilated or effaced at all! Dr. said I'm still essentially closed, but cervix may be a ...When I was 39 weeks I was about 2cm dilated, doctor said it would be any day now and babies due date was July 14th. Baby decided July 14th was not good enough so we induced July 17th, got checked in at 3:00pm and baby was born July 18th at 10:25am.I'm 38 weeks pregnant and 3cm dilated. This is my second pregnancy and it's the complete opposite of my 1st one and at my last doc appt. She told me I was 3cm dilated and that my cervix was very ...Posted 03-17-09. I'm about 38 weeks and 2 days today (due March 30) and had another Dr. appt today..still not dilated or effaced at all! Dr. said I'm still essentially closed, but cervix may be a ...DebAK. I am 38 weeks pregnant today, 4 cm dilated, and 60% effaced. I am wondering what I should do to get this baby coming during daytime hours. My 2nd child came in the middle of the night and way too quickly, and I have alot of anxiety about going into labor in the middle of the night and having to deliver the baby at home.Obviously policy varies hospital to hospital, but I came in to my 39 week checkup with my firstborn at 4 cm and 80% effaced, so they sent me to the hospital, broke my water, and my son was born 10 ...Oldest 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.If labor starts before 37 weeks, it is considered preterm labor. A fetus born too early faces risks, including death and serious illness. If you’re experiencing early dilation, your healthcare provider might …Hi' I am a first time mom and I had my 1st cervical check at 38 weeks and 4 days. I am 3cmDilated and 70% effaced. Doctor wanted to schedule an induction next Monday or Tuesday. I declined bc it seems my body is progressing . Has anyone else been dilated at 3cm at 38 weeks? And if so, did it take a long...Stage one: early labor. In the early stages of labor, the cervix dilates to the following sizes: 1 cm, about the size of a cheerio. 2 cm, the size of a small to medium-sized grape. 3 cm,...I am 37 weeks pregnant and I just went to the doctor today. She said I was 2cm dilated, 70% effaced and the baby's head is far into the pelvis. ... 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. :) Good luck ...38 weeks, 5cm dilated, sent home AGAIN. The day before yesterday I had a doc app, was checked and told I was at 1cm. Well yesterday at 1am I woke up with horrible contractions, went to er, and was told I was at a 3. After an hour of walking, dilated to a 4. Was told to walk again for two hours, so I did.Sunnydays2. Mar 13, 2024 at 9:38 AM. With baby #3, I was at 3cm and 75% effaced from 36-39wks and 4cm 80% effaced and still didnt go into active labor until 40wks. Had her on her due date. Got to the hospital at 4am had her at 3:30pm. Everyone is different though. My babies seem to never want to come in a hurry. lol.
Normally, your doctor or midwife will recommend performing a membrane sweep in order to get your labor going, before any other labor induction method can be considered. The success rates may vary at 37, 38, 39 and 40 weeks. Before choosing thise method, it is important to know the risks involved, and the safety of the entire procedure.. Froogles in long beach
Doctor wouldn't do a membrane sweep til 39 weeks so she scheduled me for next Thursday.Last pregnancy I was 2 cm dilated at 38 weeks and 3 cm at just over 39,weeks when she performed my sweep. About 5 days later at 40w1d I went into labor. Drove... Positive story! Elective induction at 39 and 3.Apr 26, 2016 at 6:50 PM. My first I was dilated 1cm by 34 weeks. By 9 days overdue when I was induced, I had reached 4cms. She was born in 6.5hrs! My son I also dilated very early, but walked around like that for weeks. He came naturally at 10 days overdue, I was 8cms and didn't know it until my midwife checked me.Phases of Dilation. Here’s what’s going on as you progress through labor and how to visualize the opening of your cervix. Early Phase: Your cervix dilates 1-3 cm with mild contractions. 1 cm dilated = Cheerio. 2 cm dilated = Grape. 3 cm dilated = Banana Slice.Dilating at 31 weeks. o. ohbabybaby1820. Mar 9, 2018 at 9:25 AM. First time mom here with a high risk pregnancy. I have been on modified bed rest since 23 wks. I was going in for weekly ultrasounds to check cervical length and my last few appointments had gone great, stable cervix and no changes. I was feeling positive and even wanted to ask if ...Today I'm 38 weeks but I had my Dr appointment yesterday. She said I was 3 cm dilated and that I should start having lots of sex and go walking more and also try some castor oil!Oldest First. s. shv90. May 2, 2024 at 7:05 PM. No advice but my friend was dilated 3cm from 34-39weeks and the baby came after her due date.. You can be dilated for weeks.. Try not to stress about it. Even if the baby came after 35 weeks he/she might not even need the NICU stay!! Stay strong Mamma!!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.According to StatPearls, there are three stages of labor: Stage 1 begins when labor starts and ends when your cervix is fully dilated. Stage 2 begins with full cervical dilation and ends with the delivery of your baby. Stage 3 begins with the delivery of your baby and ends with the delivery of your placenta. The first stage of labor is further ...Jul 5, 2023 · I am 38 weeks tomorrow and just had my first membrane sweep for this pregnancy today! I’m sooo excited and think labor could be very near for me ! I was 2 cm dilated at last weeks appointment at 36 weeks 5 days. I’m 37 weeks 6 days today. Now I am 3 Cm!!! but she said my cervix was still long. But dilated another cm! With my 2nd baby I was dilated at 3 cm 3 weeks early and was induced at 38 weeks with a 4 hour labor. My 3rd came at 33 weeks d/t an abruption and I had a c-section with her - no labor. My 4th baby I was dilated to 3 cm 3 weeks early and went into labor at 38 weeks exactly and my labor was about 2 1/2 to 3 hours long.With my first - I was 1 at 38 weeks. When I went in at 39 weeks, I was 3. ... I am 37 weeks pregnant and dilated at 2-3 cm since past one week and wondering how long can I stay like this. Lori - October 13 : I am 34 weeks and dilated to 2cm. With my first I was at 4cm for almost a month, just wasn't thinning out. I won't see my dr. till next ...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.4 cm dilated 80% effaced! No contractions. a. amquinn66. Jan 7, 2021 at 6:53 PM. I went to my OB appointment today thinking I was going to be 3 cm dilated since so was 2 cm last week. I am just shy of 39 weeks. After my check the OB announced I was 4 cm and 80% effaced. I was shocked as I was 3 cm and feeling active cramping with my first child.In January 2023 Babies. My little girl Brooklyn arrived early. Went in for 38 week check on 1/19 actually 38 weeks and 4 days) and was 3 cm dilated and 60% effaced. My appt was at 9:40am. I ran errands afterwards and started to have period like cramping but manageable....You're fully dilated once your cervix is 10 cm wide. At 10 cm, your cervix is as wide as a small cantaloupe. Cervical dilation and effacement go hand in hand. Like effacement, dilation is also caused by uterine contractions. Your cervix must be 100% effaced and 10 cm dilated before the pushing stage of a vaginal delivery can begin.The membrane sweep releases hormones (same kind that happens when you have "eviction sex" and man ejaculates) that may kick-start labor. I think the reason my OB waits until his patients are at least 1 cm is because it has a greater chance of working if cervix is already softening and dilating for labor..