frequent urination. Braxton-Hicks contractions. edema (swelling), especially in feet and ankles. increase in vaginal discharge. Around 38 weeks pregnant, you may lose your mucus plug — the glob ...Jan 22, 2020 at 6:21 PM. Also due Feb 8th! My 36 week appt I was 1cm and 50% effaced. One week later at my 37 week I was 1cm and 90% effaced. My doctor said fairly confidently that she didn’t think I would go past my due date based on that progression, but who knows ♀️. Like. In VBAC Mamas.Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition of the heart muscle. The heart becomes enlarged (dilates) and pumps blood less well, symptoms vary. Written by a GP. Try our Symptom Checker G...My mom was 3cm dilated with my brother for 2 months maybe 3. She delivered him at 34 weeks. 34 weeks is pretty good 36 is better maybe put yourself on bed rest? You can definitely make it 2-3 weeks only 1cm dilated. Did she put you on pelvic rest? I would be more concerned about losing fluid it's extremely important the baby has enough fluid.38 weeks and 1cm dilated. ZaralynnM member. September 2014 in 3rd Trimester. So i went to a doctors appointment today and he told me i was 1cm dilated. My due date isnt till october 10th. ... I was 1 cm at 30 weeks with my first, and then 3 cm and 80% effaced and -2 station at 35 weeks. I was 5 cm at 37, and still 5 cm with a bulging bag at 38. ...Make calls from Gmail with lowered rates to 150 destinations all over the world, Apple slips in tech support satisfaction, and IE users found to have lower IQs than other browser u...Is it OK to be 1 cm dilated before 37 weeks? If you are feeling contractions before baby is ready to be born (for most providers this is before 35’ish weeks — if it’s after that often they will just let you go on to have the baby) they will do a test called fetal fibronectin. This test looks for the “fibronectin” in your vagina.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 transitional phase, the last of the three phases of labor.Jul 31, 2019 at 9:24 PM. If baby is engaged it’s normal to feel lots of pressure. It’s ok to be 4cm without contractions or pain. My last 3 I was 3-4 until labor actually started. You will likely know when. But you will most likely have a very fast delivery so be prepared for it. You can go from 1-100 quickly.Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered. American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience. No way to know.: Many women are dilated a centimeter or two by the time they reach 30 to 34 weeks. Most of them will not go into labor until after 38 weeks.Mar 15, 2012 · 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. Jan 22, 2020 at 6:21 PM. Also due Feb 8th! My 36 week appt I was 1cm and 50% effaced. One week later at my 37 week I was 1cm and 90% effaced. My doctor said fairly confidently that she didn’t think I would go past my due date based on that progression, but who knows ♀️. Like. In VBAC Mamas.See what’s inside the luggage of some of the best travel advisors in the business. By clicking "TRY IT", I agree to receive newsletters and promotions from Money and its partners. ...Apr 18, 2018 · Just that when labor does come, maybe it won't be as long. I was dilated 3cm with my son at 36 weeks and he was born after my water broke at 39.5 days. With my daughter I was also 3cm at 36 and my water broke/she was born at 38 weeks. It’s crazy how it all depends on when baby is ready! Good luck mamas :) May 7, 2014 · I am 1cm dilated, at 38 weeks plus 2 cm long, I have had bleeding straight away with slight period pains which have now gone, have an induction date for monday but preying I go naturally before. 0. comment. Advertisement | page continues below. Jan 22, 2020 at 6:21 PM. Also due Feb 8th! My 36 week appt I was 1cm and 50% effaced. One week later at my 37 week I was 1cm and 90% effaced. My doctor said fairly confidently that she didn’t think I would go past my due date based on that progression, but who knows ♀️. Like. In VBAC Mamas.Apr 13, 2017 · 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. 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 ...Gainers Koss Corporation (NASDAQ:KOSS) shares rose 69% to $10.17 in pre-market trading. Koss gained around 80% on Monday as the stock gained ret... Find out what's going on in to...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.Sep 29, 2023 at 6:19 PM. My Dr checked at my 34 week appointment because I was having a lot of cramping and pressure, dilated 1 cm. I have my next appointment on Monday, I'll be 36 weeks. Like. R. Rosie124rs. Sep 29, 2023 at 6:20 PM. 37 weeks tomorrow but last week I was 1-2cm dilated and cervix was nice and soft.January 2009. It is hard to tell. I was 1cm and 50% at 36 weeks. I think that effacement can sometimes be an estimate depending on who is doing the examination. Owen - January 2009 Owen is a big brother!!! Report Reply. Eclypze member. January 2009. *sigh* at my 38 week appt, i was nothing. closed.. nada.. well, effacement i have no idea, he ...There are 3 stages of labor: latent, active, and delivery. Active labor begins at about 5-6 cm of dilation. You need to be 10 cm dilated to deliver vaginally. After the birth, you’ll deliver the ...I gradually dilated the rest of the pregnancy but he didn't come out till 38 1/2 weeks (yay!) the last 3 weeks I was 5 cm dilated & 50% effaced! ... but I was 1 cm dilated at 35 weeks for my first ...I was 32 weeks with dd #1 and dialated 2 cm. i wasn't put on bedrest or anything like that either. i had her at 38 weeks after spending a day and a half unpacking and putting away our household ...Jun 30, 2022 at 9:15 AM. If your doctor thinks the trip is okay, you are probably fine to go. Some people may dilate a little for weeks before anything actually happens. I would just take note if you feel like contractions are getting anymore frequent/stronger. Then that is a sign of something might be happening.Mar 15, 2012 · 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. 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.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 …Very dilated, but not in labor. a. allisonb208. I’m posting to get any advice or find others with a similar experience that can help me understand. I am 38 weeks today. at my appointment last week, my OB said I was 3cm/70 effaced. Today she checked and said I’m now 5cm/80% effaced. I am having some very mild and irregular contractions with ...0. Jan 6, 2011. #3. zoella said: I had a sweep with my last baby and when I had the sweep I wasn't dilated at all. I had it at 4pm on the wednesday and had a few hours of mild, but very regular contractions that night. They completely stopped, and then started again at 5pm the next day. I had a bloody show about 5:45pm, I got to hospital at 6pm ...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.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.1cm Dilated, 60% Effaced! 38 weeks & 2 days, due April 29th! I know you can go in labor in a few hours or it might take a few more weeks, so you can't judge based off cervix checks BUT it's still interesting to hear how it went for other people- not to mention I'm pretty excited to be showing any progress considering nothing was happening a ...Jul 13, 2023 ... You can be dilated or effaced for weeks or months before labor. ... I have been 1 cm since i was 14 wks+4. I ... Said most likely deliver around 37 ...Jul 13, 2023 ... You can be dilated or effaced for weeks or months before labor. ... I have been 1 cm since i was 14 wks+4. I ... Said most likely deliver around 37 ...Lockheed P-38 Lightning Specifications - The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was a record-setting World War II airplane. Check out this article for specifications, facts, and photos of thi...For a vaginal delivery, the cervix needs to be 10 centimeters (cm) dilated and 100 percent effaced. While cervical dilation is necessary for labor to progress, being …Oct 24, 2023 · Key Takeaways. Cervical dilation is when your cervix opens to allow the baby to travel through the vaginal canal and be born. Signs that you're dilating include losing your mucus plug, having ... Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition of the heart muscle. The heart becomes enlarged (dilates) and pumps blood less well, symptoms vary. Written by a GP. Try our Symptom Checker G...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.Jan 29, 2024 · Pregnancy Week 36. Pregnancy Week 37. Pregnancy Week 38. Pregnancy Week 39. Pregnancy Week 40. Pregnancy Week 41. Pregnancy Week 42. FTM here and just had an appointment today.I was told I’m about 2 cm dilated and 40% effaced.In your past pregnancies, how fast did you fully dilate once you started? I’m wondering if I’ll even make it to 40 ... Dilated cardiomyopathy with ataxia (DCMA) syndrome is an inherited condition characterized by heart problems, movement difficulties, and other features affecting multiple body syst...Nov 17, 2022 · 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 within 2-3 weeks). You need active contractions to really be in labor. 25 weeks and 1 cm dialated Thread starter kgriffin; Start date Mar 25 ... Honestly being 1 cm dilated at 25 weeks is not normal and I am not saying you'll have preterm labor because it really could go either way. ... hospital at 32 weeks for the same thing but i was having contractions but everything turn out ok since he was born at 38 …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.proudmommy4X. I’m 32+4 and dilated with a shortened cervix. Doc said I can still last til around 36+ wks. In the past I would be at 1 for nearly a month as well. I wouldn’t worry. Like. ParadiseB. At 29+4 I was dilated to a 3.5 I’m 33+1 and haven’t asked to be checked because last time they did I started having contractions. Like.May 6, 2024 · 1 cm dilated: Cheerio; 2 cm dilated: Grape; 3 cm dilated: Banana slice; 4 cm dilated: Cracker; ... However, as your uterus shrinks back down over the next six weeks, your cervix will also stay ... 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% …38 weeks. Both cervical dilation and effacement will be increasing as you tend towards the 40 th week. For this reason, you will have an increasingly higher level of effacement and dilation by the 38 th week than any week before this time. The level of dilation may be more than 3 centimeters and the effacement at around 70 percent or more.Conclusion. If you’re dilated to 3 centimeters and 38 weeks pregnant, that means your cervix has opened up quite a bit in preparation for labor. This doesn’t necessarily mean that labor is imminent, but it’s a good sign that your body is getting ready. There are a few things you can do to help things along, like walking and staying hydrated.I have heard that you might be dilated for weeks and not going into labor. ... did 2 wks of modified bedrest and had him just after 38 wks. I was 1cm at 34 wks w/ Ilana and 4 cm at 39 wks when I ...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 ...Mar 3, 2021 · A few days later I went to the ER due to tightening contractions every 3-5 minutes and they found I was 2cm dilated at that point. They gave me magnesium and slowed it all down and I was discharged home on Procardia. Two weeks later (this Monday, at 34+1) he noticed I was now 3cm dilated and more than 50% effaced. Mar 15, 2012 · 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. This pregnancy I’m 4 cm 80 effaced and was 3 1/2 dilated and 80% effaced at 28+5 weeks. I’m currently 36+2 days. So dilation doesn’t necessarily mean labor is …Jan 18, 2024 · 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... swalke00. 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 … The best of luck to you. It's an exciting time. That's about where I was during a check with my first. He was born less than 24 hours later. Second little guy was more stubborn. Sat at 3-4 cm with contractions for 2.5 weeks. Then bumped to 4-5. Ended up needing induced. Oct 3, 2019 · 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. 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.In the context of pregnancy, “dilation” or “dilated” refers to the opening of the cervix, a cylindrical, muscular organ at the lowermost part of the uterus that serves as a passage between the uterus and the vagina. During the course of pregnancy, the cervix remains closed (0 centimeters dilated), firm, and long, helping to keep your ...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.Jul 31, 2019 at 9:24 PM. If baby is engaged it’s normal to feel lots of pressure. It’s ok to be 4cm without contractions or pain. My last 3 I was 3-4 until labor actually started. You will likely know when. But you will most likely have a very fast delivery so be prepared for it. You can go from 1-100 quickly.Normally, your doctor or midwife will recommend performing a membrane sweep in order to get your labor going, before any other labor induction method can be considered. The success rates may vary at 37, 38, 39 and 40 weeks. Before choosing thise method, it is important to know the risks involved, and the safety of the entire procedure.The three stages of prenatal development are the germinal stage, the embryonic stage and the fetal stage. These stages begin two weeks after conception. Prenatal development takes ...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!FT US EQUITY CE 38 CA- Performance charts including intraday, historical charts and prices and keydata. Indices Commodities Currencies StocksSep 29, 2023 at 6:19 PM. My Dr checked at my 34 week appointment because I was having a lot of cramping and pressure, dilated 1 cm. I have my next appointment on Monday, I'll be 36 weeks. Like. R. Rosie124rs. Sep 29, 2023 at 6:20 PM. 37 weeks tomorrow but last week I was 1-2cm dilated and cervix was nice and soft.swalke00. 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 …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 than 3 ...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. ... (3,630 g) by ultrasound estimate d) client at 38 weeks' gestation with active herpes lesions. D. A nurse needs to obtain a good monitor tracing on a client in labor The client ...How Dilation Is Measured. Dilation is measured in centimeters. For most of the pregnancy, the cervix is closed. However, as labor approaches, the cervix opens as it begins to prepare for childbirth. Some people become 1-2 centimeters dilated before they start active labor, while others start active labor without being dilated at all.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.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.This discussion is archived and locked for posting. See active discussions on April 2015 Babies. 1 cm dilated 39 weeks! l. lope89. Had an appointment yesterday and was told I'm 1cm dilated I haven't felt any pains very mild braxton hicks. I'm a ftm so not sure what they feel like. I'm thinking 1cm isn't that far along but hey I'll take it it's ...The best of luck to you. It's an exciting time. That's about where I was during a check with my first. He was born less than 24 hours later. Second little guy was more stubborn. Sat at 3-4 cm with contractions for 2.5 weeks. Then bumped to 4-5. Ended up needing induced.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. We Made it to the hospital around 4:15pm at 7/8 cm dilated. Baby was born at 5:47pm.Sep 11, 2020 · Depends on when your body is truly "ready". I sat at 5cm for the last 3 weeks of pregnancy and even through weeks of prodromal labor, I made it to 6cm before they broke my water and forced labor to start. Baby girl was born in an hr. I don't have an answer but I'm in a similar situation. I'm 1 cm and 50% effaced. This pregnancy I’m 4 cm 80 effaced and was 3 1/2 dilated and 80% effaced at 28+5 weeks. I’m currently 36+2 days. So dilation doesn’t necessarily mean labor is …
DCMoore1. Nov 14, 2017 at 4:12 PM. I went in yesterday, will be 36 weeks officially tomorrow, I am 75% effaced and 1 cm dilated, the baby has dropped and he said her head was right on my cervix. My whole family seems shocked and like I will go into labor before my due date. So I am Curious what others were at this time during previous pregnancies.. Spa altoona pa
Jan 22, 2020 at 6:21 PM. Also due Feb 8th! My 36 week appt I was 1cm and 50% effaced. One week later at my 37 week I was 1cm and 90% effaced. My doctor said fairly confidently that she didn’t think I would go past my due date based on that progression, but who knows ♀️. Like. In VBAC Mamas.Lockheed P-38 Lightning Specifications - The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was a record-setting World War II airplane. Check out this article for specifications, facts, and photos of thi...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.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.Pregnancy Week 36. Pregnancy Week 37. Pregnancy Week 38. Pregnancy Week 39. Pregnancy Week 40. Pregnancy Week 41. Pregnancy Week 42. FTM here and just had an appointment today.I was told I’m about 2 cm dilated and 40% effaced.In your past pregnancies, how fast did you fully dilate once you started? I’m wondering if I’ll even make it to 40 ...May 7, 2024 · The process generally takes a few weeks before the cervix becomes fully effaced. In these last few weeks, your doctor will examine you to check for changes or progress. Effacement is measured in percentages, and that’s what the latter half of “1 cm dilated 50 effaced” indicate. Without any change, the cervix is described as 0% effaced ... I stayed 2-3cm dilated until about 34 weeks, I was 3-4cm, and by 36 weeks I was a full 4cm. I was 5cm dilated at 38 weeks. The low dose of procardia that i started on at 24 weeks did not help my ...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 ...Apr 26, 2016 at 6:50 PM. My first I was dilated 1cm by 34 weeks. By 9 days overdue when I was induced, I had reached 4cms. She was born in 6.5hrs! My son I also dilated very early, but walked around like that for weeks. He came naturally at 10 days overdue, I was 8cms and didn't know it until my midwife checked me.Her baby stayed out for another 4 weeks (until she was 38 weeks). Like. Report as Inappropriate. a. accomplish. @happiest-mama, Oh my gosh! Your friend is a trooper! Modern medicine is absolutely crazy. ... These were my stats with my first when they started doing cervical checks at 35 weeks: 35: 1 cm dilated/50% effaced/-2 station. …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.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.Being 1 centimeter dilated means that your body is preparing for childbirth. However, it’s not a reliable indicator of when your labor will actually begin. Overview. As you near your due...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 ...Apr 26, 2016 at 6:50 PM. My first I was dilated 1cm by 34 weeks. By 9 days overdue when I was induced, I had reached 4cms. She was born in 6.5hrs! My son I also dilated very early, but walked around like that for weeks. He came naturally at 10 days overdue, I was 8cms and didn't know it until my midwife checked me.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.33 weeks and 1cm dilated and 50% effaced. H. HannRob. Jul 27, 2018 at 12:23 PM. I went to my OB for an appointment and I told them that I had been having some very frequent Braxton Hicks contractions and also had been feeling like I was going to start my period the last few days along with stomach issues (frequent looser than usual stools).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.Aug 23, 2014 at 5:03 AM. M. I go every two weeks to get my cervix checked. im 23 weeks and 3 cm dilated. With baby num 2 i was 34 weeks 9 cm dilated and labor was so much easier bc of it. Dr advised me bed rest and lots of water and no sex. Gotta cook that baby at least until 36 weeks for me. t. tjones06.Being 1 centimeter dilated means that your body is preparing for childbirth. However, it’s not a reliable indicator of when your labor will ….