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The first stage of labor is the longest and involves three phases: Early Labor: The onset of labor until the cervix is dilated to 3-6 centimeters. Active Labor Phase: Continues from 3 cm until the cervix is dilated to 7 centimeters. Transition Phase - Continues from 7 cm until the cervix is fully dilated to 10 centimeters.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 …3 cm isn't bad right now, and can easily go back to being closed up. Then again, you could remain at 3 cm for the next 13 weeks or even go overdue. What's key is that nothing else is indicating labor to be imminent. Stay hydrated, eat well, stay rested, and remember that stress is not good for you or the baby.Just curious to know what others were at between 36-37 weeks. Today I was dilated to a 2 and 70% effaced! Due 11/25This is my second baby - the first I dilated to 7 cm with no contractions and delivered the baby from induction at 37 weeks in 2 hours. I go in for my next check up at 36 weeks, 2 days.Apr 21, 2020 · Apr 20, 2020 at 9:59 PM. the pain level depends on your doctor and where your cervix is. I had one nurse check it at the hospital and it hurt so bad but then 2 other nurses + my doctor and it didn’t hurt at all. However, dilation really means nothing as far as when you will go into labor. 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.Some of the most common symptoms include: Mild diarrhea, nausea or vomiting (sometimes for days or weeks prior to delivery). Passage of your mucus plug. Regular contractions that get more powerful with walking. Your doctor reports thinning (effacement), or dilation (opening) of the cervix. Movement of the cervix down and forward toward the ...I had an OB appointment today and my OB asked if I wanted a cervical exam done today that she was okay with or without it. I asked to elaborate more on the benefits and she basically said that it's likely that my cervix would be closed I told her I rather know and told her I wanted to do it. I saw her...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 within 2-3 weeks). You need active contractions to really be in labor. I honestly think providers say those things to remind patients that labor IS coming (even ...37 Weeks - 3 cm and 80% Effaced! l. lbimama. Posted 03-09-12. Hi Ladies! I had my weekly OB appointment yesterday and to my surprise (and my Dr.'s) I am 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced! Is anyone ...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.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 ...Some of the most common symptoms include: Mild diarrhea, nausea or vomiting (sometimes for days or weeks prior to delivery). Passage of your mucus plug. Regular contractions that get more powerful with walking. Your doctor reports thinning (effacement), or dilation (opening) of the cervix. Movement of the cervix down and forward toward the ...The time between dilating to 1 cm and giving birth varies from woman to woman. One woman may go from having a closed cervix to giving birth in a matter of hours, while another is 1–2 cm dilated ...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.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 ...They managed to stop the contractions but it was too late for a cerclage so I was sent home on bedrest with nightly progesterone. Fast forward to today, I've made it to 33 weeks and was told at today's appointment that I'm 2cm dilated and about 75% effaced (up from 1cm and 60% two weeks ago). My OB said to continue the bedrest and is hoping I ...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...Hi Everyone,Curious to see if anyone has had a similar experience because I am confused! I went in last Thursday at 37 weeks 3 days and was 3 cm dilated and 80% faced. I had no idea. My doctor said she would be so surprised if I made it to 39...37 weeks, 2cm dilated and soft. Went into L&D at 3:30 this morning with painful contractions every 7 minutes or so. Got a non-stress test and physical exam and I'm 2cm. dilated and soft.Some of the most common symptoms include: Mild diarrhea, nausea or vomiting (sometimes for days or weeks prior to delivery). Passage of your mucus plug. Regular contractions that get more powerful with walking. Your doctor reports thinning (effacement), or dilation (opening) of the cervix. Movement of the cervix down and forward toward the ...May 17, 2013 · 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 ... A client at 34 weeks gestation has reported to the hospital in labor. The following is documented on history and physical assessment:• No rupture of membranes, mild cramping, no bleeding• Reassuring pattern on fetal heart monitor• Cervix is dilated 3 cm, effacement 30%.The nurse anticipates which treatment plan?2babiesmama. Apr 21, 2023 at 2:52 PM. Same I was 38+6. 4cm dilated 80% effaced. I began to lose mor FTM. I'm 35 weeks today, i had a short cervix since 24 weeks, i also get contractions on the regular but take nifedipine for it even though it barely helps. On 10/3 i was 3cm dilated 80% effaced. Yesterday 10/6 i started to lose pieces of my mucus plug (ongoing). Its brownish thick mucus.l. lovebeingamommy123. Jun 3, 2015 at 7:47 PM. With my first I was 1cm dilated at 36 weeks and stayed that way until beginning labor. Had an appt at 38 weeks and 3 days and was still 1 cm, went into labor at 38w 6 days and he came at exactly 39 weeks. At 12:09 am :) m. I'm 37 weeks, 4 days. I was 1cm dilated and 50% 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. Dr. Norman Solberg answered. 57 years experience. Less than 1 cm:

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 ...Dilation has progressed from last week. I chose to do cervical checks I know it doesn’t necessary indicate when birth is coming but I like to know. Last week at 36 weeks I was 1.5 cm 0% effaced and today at 37 weeks I’m 3 cm and 60% effaced so I do feel that is some progress.I was 2cm, 80% at 36 weeks with my first. Still went to full term. It doesn't mean anything unless you're in labor. 1. Like. In 3rd Trimester. FTM here.. I'm 37 weeks pregnant and 2cm dilated and 80% effaced.I recently got an ingrown hair right on the inside of groin area (yay me)… so I was looking down there with a mirror (haven't ...1. 4. 3. 2. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like A 15-year-old client is 4 cm dilated and 100% effaced and is in active labor with her first baby. The nurse contacts the physician to communicate the findings of fetal heart rate decelerations, thick meconium in the amniotic fluid, and low fetal scalp pH results.How Dilated “Should” You Be at 37 or 39 Weeks? It’s important to remember that cervical dilation may start a few weeks before labor begins. So, if your provider observes that you’re 1 cm dilated at 37 weeks or you’re not dilated at all by 39 or 40 weeks, that’s completely normal.

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.So, if your provider observes that you're 1 cm dilated at 37 weeks or you're not dilated at all by 39 or 40 weeks, that's completely normal. Some pregnant people don't start dilating until labor begins. We're all different! Signs and Symptoms Your Cervix Is Dilating.Apr 27, 2022 · The two phases of stage one are: 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 ... …

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