38 weeks and 2 cm dilated

Jul 10, 2024
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....

Dilation of the cervix happens to assist the baby to move from the uterus through the vaginal canal. If your cervix is 1 Cm dilated, this means it has started thinning and ready to open for your baby’s movement through the birth canal. However, this cannot be taken as an indication of your baby’s birth but can be taken as one of the signs ...Like. t. most people seem to report having active labor start within a week of losing their plug, that’s probably where that’s coming from! I lost mine last weekend and at my Wednesday appointment I was 2-3cm dilated and 50% effaced. Sounds like my doc expects in the next 1-2 weeks as well but could be any day!Feb 5, 2024 at 1:11 PM. I had a membrane sweep last Friday at 38w. it was super painful for me (not everybody's experience) which prompted my contractions to become more frequent (not regular) and pretty painful. I had cramps all day Friday, stronger Saturday, and even stronger sunday.I was 1 cm dilated, 50% effaced w/ the baby already at zero station with my first internal at 36 wks. The docs thought I*might* go early too -- at my last internal on Monday (38 weeks, 6 days) - I was 2 1/2 cm dilated, 80% effaced...baby still at zero station. My due date is tomorrow and I still haven't had my baby! May need to be induced.This is when your cervix will open to 10 centimeters dilated. This stage of labor can take anywhere from six to 36 hours. ... You may notice a thick, stringy discharge of your mucus plug, which can happen up to 2 weeks week before labor. Early labor can last several hours to several days and tends to take longer for first-time moms. Symptoms ...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!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 ...At 36 weeks I wasn't dilated at all, today I was checked again and I'm a "tight" 2 cm and only 40% effaced. My doc said it depends on my body and baby… it could be days, but it could take longer. ...Below, Chuang offers a visual understanding of cervical dilation and a handy cervix dilation chart: 1 cm: Approximately the diameter of a Cheerio. 2 cm: Approximate the diameter of a quarter. 3 cm: Approximately the diameter of a ping-pong ball. 4 cm: Approximately the diameter of a golf ball. 5 cm: Approximately the diameter of a blue rubber ball.Malta is set to reopen to most U.S. travelers on June 17, following the addition of 38 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico to the country's "amber" list. Malta is set to reopen...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.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, the size ...Re: 39 weeks, 3 cm dilated...how much longer? a friend of mine was 3+ for over two weeks. Including a week or so at 4. but, it could be tomorrow. there's no way to tell. I was 3+ for 2.5 weeks. I ended up being 5 when I went in to be induced at 2 weeks past my due date, but like PP said, you never know.Baileysmommy2007 member. June 2011. At my 36 week appointment I was 3 cm dilated and doc was certain id go into labor soon. Here I am still pregnant @ 38 weeks. I have been 4 cm dilated and 80-90% effaced for over a week (my 37 week checkup). They wouldnt do anything to help me along even though I was full term!Baby #1 went at 38 weeks and 6 days weighed 8 lbs 5 oz TIA ladies! M. mealone Active Member. Joined Jun 3, 2012 Messages 44 Reaction score 0. May 7, 2013 #2 I'm 3cm dilated and 90% effaced at 36W+0d. I asked the doctor if I'm going to deliver early. ... I was almost 2 cm dilated and 70% effaced for several weeks. I still had to get induced at ...I have a funnel 1,6 cm wide all through my 2,5 cm cervix. Well that was the data when I was checked 3 weeks ago (26 weeks). My friend was 2 cm dialated at 33 weeks, 4cm at 35 weeks and 6 cm at 37 ...Nov 16, 2021 at 5:21 PM. I've always been 1cm at my 36 week checkup (currently on #6) and all but one baby came at 38 weeks, my one outlier was 39 weeks. Like. j. jessiewetzel. Nov 16, 2021 at 5:23 PM. I did I was 4cm dilated and 60% effaced. Went into labor yesterday. Had him early this morning.VenettyPot. • 2 yr. ago. I was 2cm/almost fully effaced at 38 weeks and stayed there through my due date. My OB did the membrane sweep at my 40 week appointment (due date). Very mild contractions started morning of 40+3 days and continued throughout the day. Started getting painful that night, called OB around 11pm and was told to start ...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.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 ...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.2cm dilated, 70% effaced and baby very low. b. beccastraus719. Apr 4, 2017 at 2:26 PM. I know that everyone labors differently but I am a ftm looking to see what other people have experienced. I just got done at my appointment and they were surprised to find that I am 2cm, 70% effaced with the baby's head very low. I'm 37w 5d.it's not uncommon to walk walk around 1 or 2 cm dialated for a month or so... as long as you're not having regular contractions or your water hasn't broke.. it doesn't really mean much. ... I've been 1.5 and 100% for 2 weeks, and 1.5 and 80% since about 32 weeks. I am being induced this weekend. ... then 5cm 80% at my 38 and 39 week checks. I ...a. avideon. Apr 26, 2017 at 6:14 AM. I had a doctor's appointment last night and learned that I am 1cm dilated and 80% effaced. My doctor said I have a better chance than most of going early, but he also said not to get my hopes up because you can still never tell. But of course my hopes are up!!If your cervix is very thick, not as great. If it’s nice and thin it might be better. BUT cervixes can thin out very quickly with nice contractions. We call this effacement (and we usually measure it in a percent — so they’ll say your cervix is 50% effaced). Honestly, anything less than about 70% is still pretty thick.It's one of the early symptoms of labor in about 25% of women, but in some cases, the process occurs during labor. When it happens, you're more likely to go into labor within the next 24 hours. 2. Blood Show. Just a couple of days before your contractions start, you will notice blood-streaked mucus discharge. This is basically due to the mucus ...c4boymom. Nov 23, 2020 at 10:14 AM. I've been dilated to 1cm since 24 weeks and have a short cervix. Doctors think I'll go full term no issues. I have contractions on and off a lot but I've done that with my other two pregnancies. With my 2nd baby I dilated to a 4cm at 33 weeks and had to have my water broken full term because baby wouldn ...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 ...Hey ladies!! Just curious if anyone has any advice or info for me just had my 38 week check today and doc said I was 2 cm dilated!!.. my due date is November 1st.. I know everyone is different but does that mean baby could come at any time?! I know it's a slow process usually.. just kind of curious.....I'm 37 weeks and 4 days I'm effaced 70% and dilated 2 cm. This is my second pregnancy but my daughter is already 10 1/2 years old! It seems like it's taking forever! ... 38 weeks here and 70% effaced, 1 cm dilated. my doctor asked me today if my cervix has ever been frozen, to which i replied - i don't know. upon having my memory ...Another sign of labor is the cervix beginning to open (dilate). Your health care provider will measure the dilation in centimeters from zero (no dilation) to 10 (fully …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.Dilation of the cervix happens to assist the baby to move from the uterus through the vaginal canal. If your cervix is 1 Cm dilated, this means it has started thinning and ready to open for your baby's movement through the birth canal. However, this cannot be taken as an indication of your baby's birth but can be taken as one of the signs ...Options. Mizuiro007 member. October 2015. With my previous pregnancy I had no complications, had a routine cervical check at 36 weeks and was 60% effaced and I think 3cm dilated and DS's head was engaged. Another check at 40 weeks showed very little change and I was induced at 40+4 weeks, delivered 40+5.Jan 22, 2020 ... 38 Weeks Pregnant! 4 CM Dilated & 80% Effaced! ; Our tragic news about our twins. Caileigh · 2.3M views ; STATION: how to determine station in ...kaymac213. Nov 10, 2021 at 12:21 PM. not true. you can absolutely be 1, 2, 3, 4cm dilated and not be 100% effaced. I'm almost 2cm dilated and 0% effaced. Like. Reyanee. Nov 9, 2021 at 9:23 PM. @camomiletea, my doc didnt mention anything about the effacement but definitely told me that it will sooner now.Following. I was 37 weeks yesterday at my appointment and 1 cm dilated 50% effaced. My dr plans on doing a membrane sweep on Tuesday at my 38 week appointment. that’s awesome progress! Had mine done on Monday at 37+2, 2CM and 80% effaced. Lost my mucus plug yesterday and having irregular contractions.Father's day is celebrated on June 19th each year. Celebrate the day by sending one of these fantastic father's day messages. This Father’s Day, why not take a break from the tradi...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...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.Nov 3, 2023 · 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. 32 Weeks appointment! 2 cm dilated! a. aalvarez392. Apr 27, 2021 at 8:10 PM. Last night I had intercourse for the first time in months. About an hour or two later (after a shower) I laid down and started having pre term contractions! At first every ten minutes and they would last for about 30 seconds. They started to space out until I finally ...Three centimeters dilated means that the cervix is opened about three centimeters in preparation for birth. Being three centimeters dilated does not mean a woman is in labor, accor...I was 4 cm at 36 weeks and made it to 38 weeks (and could have made it longer probably). I was actually 2 cm, 80% effaced at 26 weeks. I was put on bed rest until 36 weeks, so the situation was a little different. But even without bed rest after 36 weeks (and already 4 cm dilated), I made it another 2 weeks. Take it easy and good luck to you!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, …My first pregnancy I was 70% effaced at my 37 week appointment and I gave birth 40 weeks and 6 days. . Ok, good to know. Makes me feel better . I was 2 cm and 70% effaced at my last appointment on Thursday. Still pregnant here . I was 5cm and "almost completely effaced" at my 37 week appt last Wednesday (1/18).2 cm dilated and 80% effaced , what does that mean? Soon u else b mother: It is the way obs describe the progress of the newborn down from the womb to the birth canal. Congratulations! A doctor has provided 1 answer. A doctor has provided 1 answer. A doctor has provided 1 answer. A doctor has provided 1 answer.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...Feb 9, 2023 · 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. Either way, if your provider says that you are 1-cm dilated it is definitely time to start to prepare for labor. Time to consider that hospital bag, and make sure you’ve started your prenatal ... In a report released today, Siddharth Rajeev from Fundamental Research maintained a Buy rating on Canadian Bank of Commerce (CM – Research... In a report released today, Sidd...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.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 Labor2 cm dilated 50 effaced 38 weeks. 36 weeks pregnant 1 cm dilated 50 effaced. Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere. Talk to a doctor now . $44 video appointments with $19/month membership * * Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime. HIPAA Secure. SOC 2 Type 2 Certified. Product.m. mumofthreetobe. Mar 5, 2015 at 12:50 PM. This is my third baby & both previous times I was 2-3cm dilated for 3weeks or more. Looks like this time is the same, been 3cm since 38weeks, now 39+4, Im sure I'll go overdue again. Everyone is different, some go 1cm to full dilation in hours. Good luck :-) s.youngmama709. Posted 07-06-17. Hello Ladies! I'm 38 weeks today with my first baby and during my appointment this morning (10:30) my doctor offered to do a membrane sweep to get things going. I'm 1-2 cm dilated and baby's head is VERY low in my pelvis (he said he could feel the top of the head inside my cervix) Was just wondering if anyone had ...I have been 2 cm dilated and 70% effaced for over 2 ... My first pregnancy I started to contract and dilate at 26 weeks and at 38 weeks I was 4 cm and 90% effaced and I contracted the whole time ...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! ... I took 2 tbsp. And was 2 cm 50% at 38 weeks, and all I got was sore bum ...Our midwife explains what it means if your cervix is a little bit dilated towards the end of your pregnancy. Dr Cate Bell, RM, RGN, DMid, MSc, PgCHSCE, is a practising midwife in Sussex and a hypnobirthing practitioner. If your cervix is dilated by 1cm or 2cm, are you in labour? Learn what it means if your cervix is just a little bit dilated ...Anybody else?? Haven't really had contractions and I'm so ready for baby to come. I do not want to get induced. What are ya doing to induce naturally? I've walked park last night 2 times, sex… I am getting a pedicure today. I really was hoping for baby to come this weekend. This is my second and I didn't...It is important to take a changing cervix seriously before full-term but from what my OB says, it is really common for change to happen early and still have a late baby. Keep us posted! Summer. I'll be 35 weeks tomorrow and um 1 cm dialated, 70% effaced and baby is -2! They said to me maybe within two weeks but I guess we will see!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! 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 ... I was 2-3cm dilated with my first baby for almost 4 weeks. I was all excited because when she checked at 37 weeks, and I was already 2-3cm, she predicted I'd only go another week or two. I was ...Essentially, effacement refers to the thinning of your cervix, the low, narrow end of the uterus that connects to the vagina, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Effacement is also sometimes known as the “softening,” “shortening” or “ripening” of the cervix. “The cervix is like a gatekeeper ...Explore the best WordPress themes for tech bloggers and businesses to help you showcase your work in a clean, professional format. Trusted by business builders worldwide, the HubSp...Posted 05-17-13. I went to the 35 week appt today, to get the strep b test and my first cervix ck. my doctor said that I was 3cm dilated and my cervix has soften. She asked if I had contractions ...Jun 3, 2018 at 7:13 AM. I’m on my second and at 32 weeks I was 1cm. At my 37 week appointment I was still 1cm. This past Thursday at my 38 week appointment I am now 3cm dilated 60% effaced. But I guess my situation is different since my first came premie and so I had to be on progesterone shots this pregnancy.My OB told me last week that swimming is totally fine! I'm 37 1/2 weeks and 2 cm dilated. Advertisement | page continues below. anneozzie. Inactive. Posted 07-06-12.Throughout this process, your cervix will keep on effacing and dilating. In early labor — those days to possibly weeks before it's time to go to the hospital — your cervix will dilate up to 6 cm; by active labor it will increase to about 7 to 8 cm. Full cervical dilation — when your cervix measures 10 cm — occurs at the end of the ...I found out today I am 2 cm dilated at 36w5d and my cervix is thinning. I know this doesn't mean anything and that I could stay this way for weeks. ... W my January baby I was 0 at 36 weeks, 1 at 37, 1 at my 38 week apt and he came two days later. With my July baby, I was 0 at 36 weeks, and 0 at 37 weeks. Went into labor at 37+1, at hospital ...Strapi has developed one of the leading open source headless CMSes. A headless architecture means that the back end operates separately from the front end. Strapi is releasing its ...Hopping over from July 2024 (very good chance my baby will be born in June) Hope everything is okay! I was 1cm dilated and 90% effaced with my oldest daughter at 29 weeks. I got hospitalized for 3 weeks. she made it to 39 weeks for our scheduled c section. Hope everything goes well for you and baby.Doctor is going to sweep my membranes next week at my last appointment. I'm ready to have this baby. That's all that's the post. Doctor is going to sweep my membranes next week at my last appointment. Sign Up. Sign Out. Getting Pregnant . Fertility ; Ovulation Calculator ;

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That The final step in this stage, called the transition phase, lasts until the cervix dilates to 10 cm. Stage two. The second stage of labor begins when the cervix dilates to 10 cm and ends with delivery.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.With my second, at 36 weeks. 3cm dilated. Don't know how effaced. 37 weeks, no more dilated, 50% effaced. Decided to schedule an elective induction for 39 weeks if the baby wasn't out. Promises that if it hadn't started on its own, I'd just need a little push to get going. 38 weeks, 3.5cm, no more effaced. 39 weeks, before pitocin started, 4cm ...

How 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 3.40+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 own

When This is when your labor really gets going! Contractions are strong, rhythmic cramps that feel like a bad backache or bad menstrual pain. These pains: Happen when your womb tightens and then relaxes. Most often start in the back of your body and move toward the front. Open the cervix and help push the baby into the birth canal.I feel you, I was similar with my second and prodromal labor, I would also dilate and then the contractions would fizzle out. If it reassures you, I was 2 cm dilated and having prodromal labor at 39 weeks and then four days later at 39+4 I went into real-deal labor and it was an awesome, fast easy birth. Wishing the same for you <3. 3. MinniMous3.…

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zach bowen addie hall My dilation history has been:35 weeks- 1cm36 weeks- 1cm37 weeks- loose 1cm38 weeks- between 1 & 2 cmTotal weight gain: 25lbsUgh…I was for sure thinking I'd be at least a full 2 with how much this kid's head has been pounding down on me.Anyways-... 1. In December 2023 Babies.Was still 3 cm at 39 week appointment. Got another membrane sweep, had mild contractions that fizzled out within a day. Still 3 cm at my 40 week appointment. Got another membrane sweep. Lost my mucus plug that night but then nothing. Ended up getting induced at 41 weeks. Was still 3 cm when the induction started but progressed quickly with pitocin. michigan sdn 2024how to reset whirlpool cabrio My first pregnancy I was 70% effaced at my 37 week appointment and I gave birth 40 weeks and 6 days. . Ok, good to know. Makes me feel better . I was 2 cm and 70% effaced at my last appointment on Thursday. Still pregnant here . I was 5cm and “almost completely effaced” at my 37 week appt last Wednesday (1/18).Your cervix typically remains long and closed (around 3 to 4 centimeters in length) until you get closer to delivery day. During the first stage of labor, your cervix will start to open (dilate ... greer childers wikiflight status ai 191h e b parmer and 35 Apr 17, 2024 at 5:48 PM. I'm 34 weeks, 3cm dilated and 70% effaced..on bedrest since Feb due to cervical issues. spent 3 days in hospital in the last 2.5 weeks for monitoring. my 1st was a preemie, other 2 because of bedrest made it to 37 and 38 weeks. Fingers crossed you keep baby in as long as possible. lennox cba27 2 cm dilated 50 effaced 38 weeks. 36 weeks pregnant 1 cm dilated 50 effaced. Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere. Talk to a doctor now . $44 video appointments with $19/month membership * * Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime. HIPAA Secure. SOC 2 Type 2 Certified. Product. mark cichorzloca luna 7th streetwalmart receipt tool If your cervix is very thick, not as great. If it’s nice and thin it might be better. BUT cervixes can thin out very quickly with nice contractions. We call this effacement (and we usually measure it in a percent — so they’ll say your cervix is 50% effaced). Honestly, anything less than about 70% is still pretty thick.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.