38 weeks and 1cm dilated. ZaralynnM member. September 2014 in 3rd Trimester. ... And walked around for a week at 5 cm with my fourth, and made it to 6 cm before he was born. I was around 4 cm at 33 weeks with my 3rd. While cervical progression prior to labor is a good thing, it doesn't tell you much as far as when labor will kick in.When mom was admitted to the hospital she was 4 cm dilated and 40% effaced. Three hours later, after hours of long and strong contractions, it was time to evaluate her progress (aka examine her). ... 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 ...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 ...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.For a vaginal delivery, the cervix needs to be 10 centimeters (cm) dilated and 100 percent effaced. ... In some cases, women will dilate a few centimeters weeks before their due date. Others will ...38 weeks and 4cm dilated. When will I go to labor? aimee.girltalk. Posted 06-01-10. I have my doctor's check up every week now. The first weekly check up, I was 1 cm …Had my 38 week appointment today and I'm 2 cm dilated and fully effaced. My OB said my cervix was ready for labor, I just need to get some contractions going. Please send good vibes that some thing starts happening soon. I am so miserable, I don't want to take heparin anymore, and my mental health is suffering. Your girl is ready.L. Lily_007. Jun 12, 2013 at 6:07 PM. @babyboo146, If you had the bloody show after the cervical check, it might be irritation bleeding and not a sign of impending labour. As with all things labour related, all you can do is wait and see :) B. Bobi2011. Jun 12, 2013 at 7:39 PM.krcdm. December 2009. I was 3-4 cm at 37 weeks. When I started having contractions at 38 weeks and went to the hospital, I was 4 cm. I had my baby 5 hours after being admitted. Report Reply. CNDeller member. December 2009. I was 4 cm, 90% effaced for 3 weeks (that I know if, that was where I was at at my first internal).a. as724. Jun 4, 2022 at 4:21 AM. I’m currently in the same exact position you’re in. 3cm dilated, went from 1cm to 3 in 2 weeks. Due July 2nd. My doc told me most women won’t feel the pain of contractions till 5cm. Recommended I don’t go in till my water breaks or my contractions are constant and painful. Like.Sep 25, 2014 at 10:22 PM. @myachristine21, I'm 36 weeks and 2cm my doctor said I'll probably deliver in the next three weeks - but it's my second baby and my first came early. k. katelynnlee5. Sep 26, 2014 at 3:08 AM. @myachristine21, 36wks was between 2-3. Now 39wks and at a 4. 70% effaced both times and stationed 0.4 cm dilated: Cracker; 5 cm dilated: Lime slice; 6 cm dilated: Cookie; 7 cm dilated: Orange slice; 8 cm dilated: Halved apple; ... However, as your uterus shrinks back down over the next six weeks ...0 cm dilated at 41 weeks. bq12. May 3, 2024 at 10:09 PM. I will be 41 weeks tomorrow (4/4) and had bleeding (bloody show) and some light contractions today, so I went into labor and delivery to get checked. I am still 0 cm dilated. This is my first pregnancy so I’m not sure if this is normal.Oct 23, 2020 at 6:13 AM. My doctor only checked to see if I dilated at 36 weeks, I was 1cm dilated, but not effaced much. She scheduled the ç-section for 38 weeks 4 days (a little early because of gestational diabetes). She's didn't even check me at 37 weeks because of the scheduled c-section, so I guess my doctor wouldn't have even known if I ...Dilation of the Cervix in Late Pregnancy. By Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH. Updated on November 27, 2021. Medically reviewed by Andrea Chisholm, MD. Verywell …I have been having strong contractions off and on have been losing my mucus plug so I asked her to check me. She said that I am 1 cm dilated and my cervix is soft and thinning. She acted like it ...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 infection ...Remember, you're the only one who can judge your need for pain relief. How long it lasts: Active labor often lasts 4 to 8 hours or more. On average, your cervix will dilate at approximately 1 cm an hour. What you can do: Look to your labor partner and health care team for encouragement and support.A sweep really is only going to do something if your body just needs a small nudge...and that's unlikely at 38 weeks. Plus if you aren't needing to be induced immediately it makes no sense to try to get things going. Getting a sweep at 38 weeks is not unheard of. In fact, it's a lot more common than you think.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 cm dilated before a vaginal delivery. The first stage of labor and birth occurs when you begin to feel persistent contractions. These contractions become stronger, more regular and ...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 ...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. 😁?...38 weeks and 4cm dilated. When will I go to labor? I have my doctor's check up every week now. The first weekly check up, I was 1 cm dilated,then after a week, they checked me again and I became 4 ...Newest First. Oldest First. G. Gabriella719. I'm about the same as of yesterday! I started dilating 3 weeks ago at 1 cm, when my OB checked yesterday (36 + 2 days) I was 2 cm and 25%-50% effaced. She said I definitely won't make it to my due date and told me to try to hold out until the 27th when she's on call!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.hey hun, i have had both. with my 2nd i got a sweep the day before my due date. cant remember how dilated i was. i went into labor at 3am the next morning. with my 3rd i got one at 39, 40, and 41 weeks. was finally induced at 41+4 and had my son. he was stubborn though and still is, lol! so hoping this works for you! i have heard that if things …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 ...Jun 22, 2023 at 7:54 AM. Was 3cm at 37 weeks (10 days ago) and still am 3cm (got checked yesterday) Like. b. babysunshine80. Jun 22, 2023 at 7:56 AM. Unfortunately you can stay dilated at 3 for several weeks or you could spontaneously increase. Every baby is different so it would be impossible to guess.38 weeks, 2 cm dilated, mucus plug on its way out. Question. And very curious about when I’ll go into labor! What are your best guesses? 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.Sep 25, 2014 at 10:22 PM. @myachristine21, I'm 36 weeks and 2cm my doctor said I'll probably deliver in the next three weeks - but it's my second baby and my first came early. k. katelynnlee5. Sep 26, 2014 at 3:08 AM. @myachristine21, 36wks was between 2-3. Now 39wks and at a 4. 70% effaced both times and stationed 0.38 weeks. Yesterday I was 4cm dilated! I have a 17 month old daughter. My water broke with her and contractions began like an hour later. I've had…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. ... a few weeks to a few hours before labor ...My appt this week at 37+3 was 1 cm. Currently 38 weeks and nothing so ‍♀️ ... 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) . ...Your cervix, which connects your uterus and vagina, is located about 3-6 inches inside your vagina. When performing a cervical check, your provider is assessing: How dilated (aka open) your cervix is. How thin (aka effaced) your cervix is. Where baby's head is (aka station)A 30-year-old G2P0 at 39 weeks is admitted in active labor with spontaneous rupture of membranes occurring 2 hours prior to admission. The patient noted clear fluid at the time. On examination, her cervix is 4 cm dilated and completely effaced. The...Ottergrad. Posted 06-09-09. I'm 38 weeks and 5 days pregnant and only dilated 1 centimeter. I went to the doctor's yesterday and she said that my cervix is very thin. I'm not sure of the ... 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. 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.Jun 29, 2008 ... Yup. If you're not contracting with any regularity then there's no point in you being in hospital. With 2nd births you're often a little bit ...There are women who will be 3 cm dilated and 70% effaced for a couple of weeks and then suddenly active labor will come about. Other women will have a cervix remain completely closed until labor begins. ... Active labor is the term used when a woman is dilated between 4-7 centimeters. The final phase of labor, the transition phase, occurs ...At 38 week appt I was dilated to 4 and 70% effaced. Been having contractions all week but never regular or strong. At 39 week appt I didn't change at all: ... 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 …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 …First Stage of Labor. The primary phase of labor is the longest and includes three stages: Early Labor Phase – The cervix is widened to 3 cm. Active Labor Phase – From 3 cm up to 7 cm dilated. Transition Phase – From 7 cm to 10 cm dilated which is a complete dilation. So essentially if that you are 4cm widened, you are in active labor stage.Day after due date. I was between 3/4 cm and 75% effaced with my 2nd from 36w on. I went into labor naturally day after due date. Like. D. Dohabo. Jul 20, 2017 at 8:46 AM. With baby #2 I was at 4cm on a Monday and went into full labor 3 days later. Total labor from start to finish was about 6 hours.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 ...FTM: 38 weeks 1cm dilated in early labor. Bartlettxo. Apr 12, 2024 at 8:52 AM. Hey everyone! FTM HERE! I started having bad contractions yesterday every 2-3 mins, I ended up going in to get checked and I was 1cm dilated I'm giving birth at another hospital due to high risk (baby boy has some health issues) so I was told to get ready and make ...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 cm dilated before a vaginal delivery. The first stage of labor and birth occurs when you begin to feel persistent contractions. These contractions become stronger, more regular and ...38 weeks. Yesterday I was 4cm dilated! I have a 17 month old daughter. My water broke with her and contractions began like an hour later. I’ve had…We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us.When I was 37 weeks, 70% effaced, 4-5 cm dilated, dr stripped my membranes at 37 week appt and when that didn't kick start labor, at my 38 week appt dr said it was my last one, he didn't want me walking around that dilated, sent me to the hospital, broke my waters and baby #2 was born 2 hours later ;)Filmmaker Max Joseph wants to read more than one book a year—he wants to read one a week. So he asked a few voracious readers for advice, in a 38-minute video that includes lengthy...Had mine stripped at 38 weeks didn't go anything for me. Stripped again at 39.5 and went into labour 2 days later I think. I had mine stripped with my first since I was past my due date by 9 days. I went into labor the next morning. Had mine on Monday, was 2cm and 50% effaced.You could go into labor tonight, or make it to your induction. I was 3-4 cm dilated and 50% effaced with my first, and went into labor the day they checked. But who knows how long my cervix was like that. I think the good news is that your cervix is more favorable, which should make your baby more receptive to induction.April 23, 2024 | by mommytothreebees. 37w3d and I’m 4cm dilated. My ob did a membrane sweep this morning. She honestly didn’t expect me to make it to this past weekend because I was already 3cm at my 36 wk appointment. Here’s to hoping this membrane sweep works!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.November 18, 2023 | by mckenna1. Got admitted to L&D at 4pm yesterday with full blown contractions 1.5 minutes apart. Went from 1 cm dilated 0% effaced to 4 cm dilated and 70% effaced in 4 hours. Then everything came to a halt and I only dilated .5, 11 hours later.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 ...3cm dilated at 34 weeks. e. eugenia110589. Mar 3, 2021 at 12:02 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% ...In early labor, dilating from 0 to 6 centimeters can take from a few hours up to about 12 hours (though for some people, up to 20 hours). During active labor, dilating from 6 to 10 centimeters generally takes around 4 to 8 hours. On average, you may dilate about 1 centimeter an hour. Once you’re 10 centimeters dilated, how long till you give ...A sweep really is only going to do something if your body just needs a small nudge...and that's unlikely at 38 weeks. Plus if you aren't needing to be induced immediately it makes no sense to try to get things going. Getting a sweep at 38 weeks is not unheard of. In fact, it's a lot more common than you think.Jul 26, 2017 · With my first, I was 3cm and 70% effaced for a full month before going into labor. I did have him 4 days early though. It's good your body is prepping! Like. c. chelsey949. Jul 26, 2017 at 11:02 AM. I'm 38 weeks tomorrow...went in this morning and I'm 3 cm and 50% effaced. Could be tomorrow, this weekend or in 2 weeks! With 38 weeks in the books, month 9 of pregnancy is about halfway done. Your baby's lungs are stronger and she's getting ready to announce her entrance into the world. It may come sooner than you think, especially if you experience a heads-up in the form of your mucus plug or bloody show.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.View full document. The 38-week gestational client who is 100% effaced and 10 cm dilated 4) The 39-week gestational client who has early decelerations on the fetal monitor. 3 ) The 38 - week gestational client who is 100 % effaced and 10 cm dilated. 6. Which task should the RN postpartum nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP ...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.36-37 weeks, 2cm dilated 50% effaced..labor soon? [email protected]. November 2009. Hi all, I had my 36 week dr's appointment yesterday. I am somewhere between 36 and 37 weeks. I was 2cm and 50% effaced. I have braxton hicks contractions all the time. The doctor said the baby was measuring fine, and if I went into labor this week, LO ...A 19-year-old primigravida at 38 weeks' gestation, in active labor for the past 8 hours, is admitted to the hospital accompanied by her mother. On admission, the client's cervix is 5 cm dilated, her blood pressure is 120/84 mm Hg, and she is breathing rapidly, feeling dizzy and light-headed. The nurse determines that the client is most likely ... 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.... Membrane sweep and 3 cm dilated. l. Lwalters24. Posted 02-07-19. FTM 40+4 today. Had a stretch and sweep a few hours ago and doctor said I was 3 cm dilated. Just wondering what your experiences are/were with membrane sweeps!Established labour is where your cervix has dilated to about 4cm and your contractions are stronger and more regular. When to contact a midwife. Call your ...Oldest First. JNevarez82. Jan 9, 2018 at 1:41 AM. With my 3rd baby I was 4cm dialated at 35 weeks, and ended up delivering at 38 weeks, it was a fast labor (2 and a half hours total). 30 weeks is very early to be dialated that much.I have been 1 cm dilated 50% effaced since 29 weeks. Then at my 36 week check up yesterday I was 1-2 cm 50% effaced. With DS, I was starting to thin at 36 weeks but not dilated. At my 37 week check up I was 4 cm dilated and 80% effaced. I delivered DS at 38 weeks exactly. He was perfectly healthy with no issues.I was 1cm and 50% effaced at 35 weeks and with my second I was 1cm and 25% at 36 weeks. Lost my mucus plug with my daughter at 36 weeks, had her at 38. 36 weeks now and I've been consistently losing my plug for a few days so I am assuming labour is near for myself based off my previous pregnancies, and my early labour type symptomsHad 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 ...So i went to the doctor today and she checked me out. She said that i have started to dilate. I am at 1 cm. She also said that she could feel his head when she was checking. Which is kind of creepy. But she asked if i have felt contractions. this is my first baby so i wasn't really sure. I feel some cramps sometimes and i definitely feel him ...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.devlin_morgan. Posted 07-17-09. So today I just turned 37 weeks and I had my first weekly and internal appointment with my OB. She checked and said I was about a fingertip dilated/about 1 cm and ...Oldest First. JNevarez82. Jan 9, 2018 at 1:41 AM. With my 3rd baby I was 4cm dialated at 35 weeks, and ended up delivering at 38 weeks, it was a fast labor (2 and a half hours total). 30 weeks is very early to be dialated that much.Jan 20, 2016 at 8:04 PM. With my first I was dilated 3.5 when I checked into the hospital and In labor. Having contractions 3-5 mins apart. Definitely going to be soon for you I'd say :) Like. k. kittycx. Jan 20, 2016 at 8:50 PM.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 ...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.