I was 70% and 1.5 at 36 & 37 weeks... then 80% and 3cm at 38, 39, and 40 weeks. I was induced at 40w 3d, and had no cervadil. Had a pit drip and an epi, followed by a c/s due to Charles not descending. I was 1cm dilated, 25% effaced two days ago... no clue it that means much!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 daughter I never dilated she was my first and I went 2 days over before they induced. With my son I was 2-3 cm dilated and went exactly at the 40 weeks. With my youngest I was 37 weeks and was 3-4 cm and actually started labor and was induced because things wouldn't go into active labor on their own at 37.5 weeks. So you never know.After 37 weeks pregnant If you're more than 37 weeks pregnant and don't have any symptoms that concern you, then losing your mucus plug shouldn't be any cause for concern.It's good to let baby cook as long as possible but at 36 weeks there's a decent chance your baby will be okay. It all just depends on the baby! ... I have been 1 cm dilated since 31 weeks (currently 33) and I had active contractions this weekend. ... Pregnancy Week 37. Pregnancy Week 38. Pregnancy Week 39. Pregnancy Week 40. Pregnancy Week 41.B At 7 cm dilated, the client is considered in the active phase of labor. There is no science that can predict the length of labor. ... A pregnant woman at 37 weeks' gestation calls the clinic to say she thinks that she is in labor. ... However, if contractions last longer than 30 seconds and occur more often than 4 to 6 times per hour, the ...Pre-labor dilation doesn't mean anything and you can be dilated for weeks. Your cervix isn’t a crystal ball and cannot predict labor. Cervical dilation tells you nothing but where you are in the moment. You could very easily stay that 1cm until 42 weeks. I wouldn’t worry at all!I had my 36/37 week appt. yesterday, (37 weeks this weekend EED has changed so many times) I have been on bed rest since 30 weeks due to several…Jan 15, 2017 · 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 average time it took to dilate one centimetre in active labour (from 6cm) was half an hour (faster for experienced mothers). 95% of women took less than 2 hours to dilate one centimetre during active labour. Most hospitals and health care providers have now updated guidelines to acknowledge these new findings.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.So went for my checkup today and told my dr I have had some cramping and back aches. She checked my cervix and sure enough I'm dilated 1cm. She wants me back in a week to check again. With my son I never had cervical checks and he was five days late, but I also did not have cramping and back aches like...Having a cervix that is 1 cm open means it could stay that way for quite a while, or you could go into labor tomorrow. It's definitely not a predictor of things. Even if you're 39 weeks and 1 cm (or even 39 weeks and 2 cm) the advice is still the same. Labor could start today, or in a week (well — when you're 39 weeks we hope it will be ...emilyeise33. Sep 28, 2023 at 9:05 AM. I was told that exact same measurement last week I was 37 weeks 4 days the week before I was only half a cm dilated and 0% effaced. I have my appointment today I'm 38 weeks 3 days not sure if they are giving me an exam today. My one friend was finally 1cm at her 38 week appointment and the next day went ...I was 70% and 1.5 at 36 & 37 weeks... then 80% and 3cm at 38, 39, and 40 weeks. I was induced at 40w 3d, and had no cervadil. Had a pit drip and an epi, followed by a c/s due to Charles not descending. I was 1cm dilated, 25% effaced two days ago... no clue it that means much!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 » .Just had a friend be 50% effaced on friday, come monday she was 100%! i am 35 weeks, i am 3cm 40% effaced. and have been for a little while now. With my last pregnancy at 24 weeks I was 1 cm and ...1.5 cm dilated and 50% effaced. 0. 007Rose. Posted 05-27-14. I'm at 37.3 weeks... Went to the doc yesterday and that's what she told me... Btw - I've been having lots of irregular contractions for the past 72hrs. What does it means?Sep 19, 2023 · The average time it took to dilate one centimetre in active labour (from 6cm) was half an hour (faster for experienced mothers). 95% of women took less than 2 hours to dilate one centimetre during active labour. Most hospitals and health care providers have now updated guidelines to acknowledge these new findings. And today I found out I'm 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced. I haven't experienced any contractions yet.. ... 40% effaced at 36 weeks and then at 37 weeks I was 3cm dilated, 60% effaced. Stayed that way for weeks and ended up getting induced at 40+5 lmao Reply ... More posts from r/pregnant. subscribers .Cervical Effacement — how thick or thin the cervix is (measured in a %) Position of the cervix (is it towards your back or more towards the front. Consistency — is it soft or hard. Baby's position in the birth canal. They will monitor it until you get to 10 centimeters (or fully dilated), at which point you can push.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.Apr 20, 2018 at 8:54 AM. So basically I'm 37 weeks, just had an appointment this morning and my doc says I'm dilated to a 3. My husband doesn't get home until May 6 and this is my first child. I'd honestly be heartbroken if he missed the birth of our baby and this just has me stressed now. If anyone has any advice or better yet personal ...Had my 38 week appointment yesterday and I'm already 2-3 cm dilated and 70% effaced! No signs of labor. STM. With my first, I was 1 cm dilated until induction at 40+2 after water broke. If you've been told you were significantly dilated and/or effaced at an appointment, how long after did you go into labor? Trying to guess how much time I ...Never did get past 1 cm dialated... had a c-section. Try not to worry... I know that is much easier said than done, but after something like 24 weeks, the baby has a 90% chance of survival outside the womb. And it only goes up from there. Best of luck... You only have 1/4 of your pregnancy left!30w&4d today, got checked sat&i was 1 cm &not effaced, today i got checked again& im at 2 cm dilated& 50 effaced, baby is head down.how long do i have? i am 37 week 3 cm dilated an 50 percent effaced how much longer do i have?: Unpredictable: you may go into labor any time from now to being overdu.35 weeks 3 days - anyone else? Does your doc think you'll make it to your due date?6 days ago · If you are 1 cm dilated and 50 % effaced it means your cervix is starting to move into position for birth, it’s thinning out and starting to open for your baby to move out. It doesn’t tell anyone when the baby will arrive, it just indicates the body is getting ready for labor. Some women will walk around like this for days or weeks while ... Insert your index and middle finger. Push your fingers deep inside as far as you can to reach your cervix. Be as gentle as possible to prevent bruising or complications. Assess dilation. You're ...another 7cm and 50% more effacement. This. There's no way to tell. I was told yesterday that I'm also 3 cm dilated and 50% effaced, but it doesn't mean much. It means I'm closer to being fully dilated and effaced, but there's no way to predict when I'll go into labor. Some women walk around partially dilated for weeks before going into active ...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 ...20% Effaced, 1cm Dilation and Dropped. meggleston84 member. July 2011. I am 37 weeks and 4 days. At my last appointment (yesterday) I was 20% effaced, 1 cm dilated and the baby's head was far down in a "good position for delivery". I also had an ultrasound and the tech told me that my baby was measuring almost a week ahead.Around 18 hours, I was about the same dilated as you, though I was at 40+1 weeks. I got the epidural when I was 1.5 cm dilated. If doing a medicated birth, get it soon as you are feeling pain more than a minor menstrual cramp. It did not slow down my birth at all. In fact, I gave birth about 5 hours earlier than they thought.Dilation is measured in centimeters, one to 10. In general, early labor moves to active labor by about six centimeters (cm). In early labor, you may only need ...Nov 27, 2014 at 12:03 PM. I started to lose mine yesterday morning (39+1), I was 1cm dilated at the time. Contractions started an hour or so later! Most of the plug came away when my waters broke at 2-3cm. Baby arrived a few hours later! h. heyitsLeigh. Nov 27, 2014 at 12:11 PM.I'm 37 weeks and 3 cm dilated and i lost my mucus plug today how much longer tell labor starts? ... It could be tomorrow or 3 more weeks. Dr Wilson agreed. Answered ...Cervical Effacement — how thick or thin the cervix is (measured in a %) Position of the cervix (is it towards your back or more towards the front. Consistency — is it soft or hard. Baby’s position in the birth canal. They will monitor it until you get to 10 centimeters (or fully dilated), at which point you can push.The nurse explains that with the recommended weight gain, at term the client should weigh how much? 150 LB. After the client gives birth, her vital signs are temperature 99.3° F (37.4° C); pulse 80 beats/min, regular and strong; respirations 16/min, slow and even; and blood pressure 148/92 mm Hg.3 cm dilation or the active phase can run for several hours to a few days. Such dilation is the first stage of active labor. By the time, the cervix gets effaced to 50-60%. The efface and dilate both are happening. Contractions happen at a regular interval after every 5-20 minutes.In May 2024 Babies. My perfect little human being decided to come early at 37 weeks. After being in labor 32 hours we had to get a C section as the risks were becoming greater. I fully ruptured my waters at 2:45 Thursday morning. After 32 hours I wasn't contracting... In June 2024 Babies.3 cm dilation or the active phase can run for several hours to a few days. Such dilation is the first stage of active labor. By the time, the cervix gets effaced to 50-60%. The efface and dilate both are happening. Contractions happen at a regular interval after every 5-20 minutes.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 ...How long after loosing mucus plug did you go into labor? 40 weeks, 4 cm dilated. ... I read up a lot on that day about how it could be hours or weeks after losing the mucus plug, but not too long for me! Like. Report as Inappropriate. jchloe25. @hxp1409, ... Pregnancy Week 37. Pregnancy Week 38. Pregnancy Week 39. Pregnancy Week 40.37 + 2, 1 cm and 70% effaced as of Friday! going back tomorrow for a BP check... Hopefully more ready. Been having mood swings, weird bursts of energy, and tons of pubic pressure / vag pain. Clara is super wiggly. Here's to birthing soon!!!! 1. Hi all, just reached 37 weeks and full term today, woohoo! Doc says I'm 1 cm dilated and my cervix is ...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.a. amk426. Jun 23, 2020 at 6:25 PM. Third baby, 3 cm and 80% effaced. I was in L&D the other night with contractions 3 minutes apart for hours and hours, literally got admitted and everything but by the morning labor came to a full stop. I know there's not much I can do if my cervix isn't dilated or anything but I feel like this is just ...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 ...lilsizzle3. May 8, 2016 at 7:15 PM. I was dilated with my first 2cm that early. By 36 weeks I was 4cm. Finally induced at 39 weeks because I was effaced head engaged and almost 6cm but no labor signs. I worked 40 hours a week 3rd shift up until the night I delivered (I'm a nurse).Girl, I was 1cm dilated from 37 weeks to my induction at 42 weeks. My cervix was an awful indicator of when I'd go into labor (I never went into labor naturally, unfortunately)! However, my friend delivered her baby 2 weeks before me was checked at 1cm at 39weeks and had her baby 3 days later! so there is hope! 2. Reply.My contractions start at 29 weeks, like clockwork, I'm on pregnancy #5, I'm only 25 weeks right now, but it's coming. I stay at a 1.5-2 cm for weeks, my earliest baby was born at 33 weeks, she was 4lbs 11 oz, my longest pregnancy was 37 weeks, none of my kid's made it to 6 lbs at birth.well i started having contractions at 29 weeks and ended up about 2 cm dilated. My doctor gave me 3 shots and put me on bedrest and told me just to get up to shower and use the restroom. Im about 31 weeks now and i feel fine unless i move too much and at my follow-up appointment i have not dilated since then.Oct 1, 2010 at 5:23 PM. I am SO frustrated!! I just got back from my 39 week apt and there has been absolutely NO change in my cervix or anything for that matter for the last 3 weeks!!! UGH! Plus, the dr. said her head is still "floating" and not even close to being engaged. This was the appt where they were supposed to strip my membranes, but ...So I had a Dr. appt today (37 weeks 6 days) and I was 1 Cm dilated and 25% effaced!! I was estatic. Does this mean I have a better chance of not going…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.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.The average time it took to dilate one centimetre in active labour (from 6cm) was half an hour (faster for experienced mothers). 95% of women took less than 2 hours to dilate one centimetre during active labour. Most hospitals and health care providers have now updated guidelines to acknowledge these new findings.At 37 weeks pregnant, your baby's still packing on about a half an ounce per day or half a pound a week. In fact, until the end of week 38, he's technically considered " early term .". At this age, the average fetus weighs about 6 pounds — though boys are likely to be heavier at birth than girls.