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Jan 3, 2022 at 2:28 PM. I had a sweep at around 10am Thursday . I was 38+6. 4cm dilated 80% effaced. I began to lose more of my mucus plug around 5pm, and went for a walk. Next day at 39 weeks, I felt nothing. Took a nap and woke up at about 3:15pm with back pain and contractions. I waited about 20 mins to time contractions.In general, though, once active labor begins, the average progress is about 1 centimeter of dilation per hour for your first baby and 1.5 centimeters per hour for a second baby, according to Dr ...Dilation with 2nd baby. a. Alanas-Momma. Posted 10-30-09. So do you typically dilate faster with your 2nd baby? At 35 weeks with DD I was dilated to 1 cm./50% effaced/-2 or -1 station.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...A normal contraction pattern during active labor is one every two to three minutes, and lasting about 60 seconds. The oxytocin should also dilate the cervix at a rate of 1 cm per hour during active labor. When the cervix dilates to 5 to 6 cm, the amount of oxytocin can be reduced. The infusion is often stopped after the cervix dilates to 7 to 8 cm.It has been 10 years since my last pregnancy and I just don't remember what is "normal". Labor and delivery with my first two went kids REALLY fast...Baby #2 came in 32 minutes from backache to delivery. I am currently 34 weeks pregnant and dilated to 1. I am terrified I am going to have this baby at home or in the car.Dec 19, 2023 ... You can stay at 1cm for a long time, or it can progress and you can dilate more quickly and active labour starts- there's not really a way to ...Once your cervix is dilated to 3cm, you are in the active stage of labor. Women can stay in this stage anywhere from 8-12 hours. Gradually it opens from 3cm to 6cms at the rate of 1cm per hour. But the actual dilation will be different for different pregnancies. This is the longest part of labor which can take a few hours to a few days time.i am 38 weeks and still 1cm dialated and 70% effaced..my due date is sept 3rd and this is just driving me crazy..this is my fourth pregnancy and it is the only pregnancy that lasted this long..my other pregnancies were 36 & 37 weeks..i just want this over with already..i lost my mucus plug over a week ago, been walking 2 1/2 miles everyday, tried the pineapple, and s_x. nuthin seems to work..i ...Re: 37 weeks=2-3 cm dilated, 80% effaced, head engaged! bellablue2. March 2012. I just had my first check today and I am not quite 37 weeks. He said I was almost 2cm dilated and very soft. He asked me what baby this was and I said three. He said based on my cervix he would say that she will come early!!Dont stress momma!! I think being nervous is totally normal. I'm a little nervous at 37 weeks with my 3rd and you'd think I'd be more relaxed about everything. I am dilated 1 cm already and am just at 37 weeks. Doesn't necessarily mean baby is coming soon, just our bodies getting ready. And try not to stress about your mom coming to help.Aug 13, 2013. #14. Duejan2012 said: i never knew that they would let you walk around 6 cm. I mean just breaking your water could have gotton things going better. Even if you are just 36 weeks. I think it better than walking around 6 cm where risk of infection still can happen.I was 3.5 cm dilated on my last doctor visit on Monday and 80% effaced. She performed a membrane sweep during the visit. How long do you think I have until active labor and delivery ? Currently: 39 weeks and 2 days. Thank you! I went to dr this morning.. (39weeks, 3cm dilated) she performed a membrane sweep too..Pregnancy. Labour and Birth. Cervical dilation and effacement: what to expect, what are the stages and what do they feel like? When you're about to go into labour, your cervix starts to efface and dilate to make room for your baby to come out. But what does it feel like? And how long does it take?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.

Jan 23, 2023 · 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). 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 ...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!I am also 37 1/2 weeks (according to my ultrasound,but my doctors keep saying I am 38 1/2) so who knows! And I am 1 cm. dialated! How weird! I was 1 cm. and 90% effaced last week at my appiontment and had another appoinment today, but I am the same as last week. I figured not much had changed because I haven't felt much of anything just some ...

I'm 37 weeks and 3 cm dilated and i lost my mucus plug today how much longer tell labor starts? 3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers. Dr. Liza Kunz answered. Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Very variable: Some patients will go into labor in a few hours, others may not start labor more than a few days. If your contractions start getting ...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!!…

Reader Q&A - also see RECOMMENDED ARTICLES & FAQs. Jan 23, 2023 · My first pregnancy I was 70% effaced at . Possible cause: BabyCenter__member. Posted 25-10-15. So today I just turned 37 weeks and .