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Perfectly fine. I had sex the night before I went into Labor ;) I was 2CM and 70% effaced. It's safe to have sex as long as your water hasn't broken.

If things get going, just want to reassure you that babies can be just fine at 37 weeks :) my first was 37.2- 7 lb 9 oz and my second was 37.1- 7 lb 6 oz. they never had any breathing issues. Jaundice was the only thing we dealt with. They have been very healthy, developed normal, and both are incredibly smart :) they are 2 and 4 now.2cm dilated 50% effaced. k. kj4lifeee. Feb 19, 2024 at 6:59 PM. I'm 34 weeks but last week at 33 weeks I was in the hospital for contractions. They told me I was 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. I started having contractions again tonight they calmed down so I'm think just Braxton hicks but I was wondering if that means I could go into labor ...Jan 15, 2015 at 6:02 PM. Im 50% effaced and 1.5 cm dilated, on bedrest and nifedipine and progesterone. So far no more dilation just contractions that are a pain in the ass. k. karad425. Jan 15, 2015 at 6:02 PM. I started dilating (1cm) at 29 weeks too. I'm 31 weeks now with some increasing effacement but no change in the dilation.Baby hasn't dropped yet i'm 37.5 weeks low cervix 3 CM dilated 70% efface. Will a C-section b in my future i'm going to b induce at 38.3 weeks? A doctor has provided 1 answerJul 15, 2016 · During early labor, the cervix dilates to 3 cm. Active labor occurs between 3 and 7 cm dilated. The transition phase is between 7 cm and full dilation at 10 cm. Stage 2 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.Feb 21, 2024 · 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 ...

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 ...c. cafisch2018. I was induced at 37 weeks due to high blood pressure, they started cytotec at 1:30pm on Friday, July 7th to soften my cervix because I was only 1cm and 50% effaced process took 6 hours before they started me on pitocin, but overall took 24 hours before baby arrived! Like. I was 3 cm at 39 weeks and induced with pitocin.Perfectly fine. I had sex the night before I went into Labor ;) I was 2CM and 70% effaced. It's safe to have sex as long as your water hasn't broken.They almost certainly hatched out of eggs: A hairy creature called the Kayentatherium wellesi wasn't quite a mammal. There’s a wonderfully undone quality to Earth’s earliest mammal...Having a cervix that is 1 cm open means it could stay that way for quite a while, or you could go into labor tomorrow. 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 ...

I was 1cm at 33w3d. At my 36 wk appt last week (35w5d) I was 2-3 cm and 50% & -2. I have my 37w appt on Friday! With my last DD I was closed up until 36 weeks and was 3-4cm at 39 weeks when she ...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've been 2-3 cm and 50% effaced since 36 weeks so for 2 weeks now and no baby yet. Hard to tell. You can go from no dilation to labor that day or be 4 cm for a month before having the baby.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!!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.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.

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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.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.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.redsoleheels. Posted 05-25-12. Hi Ladies! I'm a FTM and wanted to get your input - At my 36 week appointment on Wednesday doctor said I'm 2-3 cm dilated and 70% effaced...does that mean the baby ...

During early labor, the cervix dilates to 3 cm. Active labor occurs between 3 and 7 cm dilated. The transition phase is between 7 cm and full dilation at 10 cm. Stage 2Stage 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. ... happening prior to 37 weeks [of pregnancy]," Higgins said. "The symptoms of preeclampsia can be an unrelenting … headache, spots or floaters in the vision and pain in the ...With my second I was 4 cm dialated 100% effaced 2 weeks before my water broke. and my labor went VERY FAST Which I hear is normal when you dialte slowly like that. You're close hun!Unpredictable: you may go into labor any time from now to being overdue. Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone. No exact equation: You have 7 more cm to dilate fully and another 50% effacement to be fully effaced. There is no formula as to exactly how long this will take in each i...2 cm dilated, baby's head engaged, need advice!! m. MaryB76. ... Last time around I was 3.5cm and baby was engaged at my 38 week appt (who knows for how long before then).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 …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...I'm 38 weeks pregnant and 3cm dilated. This is my second pregnancy and it's the complete opposite of my 1st one and at my last doc appt. She told me I was 3cm dilated and that my cervix was very ...29 weeks and 1 cm dilated. Baby's head is resting right on my cervix and feels like he's going to fall right out. My cervix is measuring about 3.25 cm, so my doctor isn't immediately concerned… but I am. My first was born at 36 weeks and never dilated anywhere near this early. She's not a big proponent of bed rest or progesterone shots.

beckygens. Jan 13, 2017 at 1:34 PM. Ftm I was 1cm 50% effaced at 37 weeks and 2cm 70% effaced at 38 weeks. Both times doctor told me my cervix was still very posterior tho. I'm curious to see what I'll be on Monday at my 39 week appt. Like. bubblelinz86. Jan 13, 2017 at 1:36 PM. STM here, at 36 weeks I was 1 cm & 50%.

l. laura120380. Posted 03-29-11. I am a first timer, and just came from my 38 week appointment. Dr. said I am 1cm dilated and 80% effaced. I had a couple of strong contractions last night, but ...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 ...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% …Since then I have continued to progress to 4 cm dilation at my 36 week appointment. I am now 38 weeks and 1 day. First DD was born at 38 weeks and 3 days. I know you can walk around dilated but at ...Jul 6, 2023 · The first stage of labor includes early labor, also known as the latent phase, and active labor. Stage one involves cervical dilation and effacement of the cervix. Dilation is when the opening in your cervix widens, and effacement is the thinning and softening of your cervix. Once the cervix is 6 cm dilated, your body moves into the active phase. In January 2023 Babies. My little girl Brooklyn arrived early. Went in for 38 week check on 1/19 actually 38 weeks and 4 days) and was 3 cm dilated and 60% effaced. My appt was at 9:40am. I ran errands afterwards and started to have period like cramping but manageable....mamaoftwo-. Apr 1, 2024 at 2:27 PM. Can't really tell! Everyone is different too! For my first I was 1cm and 70-% effaced from 38 to when my water broke at 39 wks. I labored for 24 hours and didn't have any progress for MOST of that time. I progressed 2cm to 10cm in like two hours after sleeping when I got my epidural.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.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.

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Membrane Sweep - 39 weeks and 3 cm. K. KaitH93. May 11, 2021 at 9:31 AM. I had my membranes stripped this morning at 39 weeks 0 days to try and get things going to avoid an induction. I am 3 cm and 80% effaced. For anyone who is worried about it being painful, don't be. I was prepared for it to be painful but it really wasn't bad.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!38 weeks, 2cm dilated, lost mucus plug. m. mellyjoe04. Posted 07-31-13. So whats next? I found out on Monday that I was 2cm and then lost my mucus plug on Tuesday. No contractions yet just some ...They said that now it was at a length to be concerned. So I thought ok i can deal with that as long as the baby was ok which the baby is. I had the shots that help the baby's lungs develop quicker so they weren't too concerned with me being just a few days shy of 30 weeks. But then the doctor examined me and said that I am 2 cm dilated....I was 2cm dilated at 36 weeks. At 38 weeks still 2cm dilated but also 80%effaced. I gave birth at 38+4 (today) after my water broke last night. How exciting! Congratulations! I hope your L&D went smoothly. I would love to progress that quickly and give birth this week! Thanks for sharing.Many women are dilated to several cm for weeks. You can go full term being dilated. Doesn't necessarily mean anything. Like. c. cnbirns. Oct 4, 2018 at 11:11 AM. I was dilated 3cm for 3 weeks in my last pregnancy. Every pregnancy is different - some may stay dilated for awhile and some may progress.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% ...This won't make you feel better but at 38 weeks I was low, 75% effaced and 1cm dilated. I ended up going 10 days overdue. :p Everything can change or nothing can change in 2 weeks. I found walking a lot and bouncing on my exercise ball made things more comfortable and helped me keep my hips from getting too tight.6.2% of the cohort had a PTB in the subsequent pregnancy, of which 64.8% were spontaneous. The reference group consisted of 707 women (48.5%) who were 0-5 cm dilated during the index CS. 329 women (22.6%) were fully dilated and 423 women (29.0%) were 6-9 cm dilated during the index CS; these were the exposure groups. ….

Many women are dilated to several cm for weeks. You can go full term being dilated. Doesn't necessarily mean anything. Like. c. cnbirns. Oct 4, 2018 at 11:11 AM. I was dilated 3cm for 3 weeks in my last pregnancy. Every pregnancy is different - some may stay dilated for awhile and some may progress.Jul 28, 2011 ... Ways that have worked to bring on labour - any ideas? Labour and birth. Membrane sweep at 38 weeks · Labour and birth. Stretch and sweep 3cm.So I'm getting induced next week on the 29th, however I'm already dilated 2 cm. Me and my boyfriend are still having sex lol (twice today) and then sometimes I walk. My last doctor appointment she told me to walk for 30 minutes everyday. It'll help me dilated and be a little easier once it's time to...With my first I was 4cm dilated and 80%effaced for 2 weeks. ... I'll be turning 38 weeks tomorrow and woke up with a lot of lightning crotch and pain in leg. ... My baby girl arrived 21 april.Timeline:At 38+5 weeks (Friday) - dr checked me and i was 0 cm dilated, no effacement, but very soft cervix. I was so disappointed because my dr ...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.When a woman is 38 weeks pregnant, the American Pregnancy Association states that cramping can be sign of labor if it is occurring at consistent intervals that ultimately get close...Insert your index and middle finger. Push your fingers deep inside as far as you can to reach your cervix. Be as gentle as possible to prevent bruising or complications. Assess dilation. You're ... You’re fully dilated once your cervix is 10 cm wide. At 10 cm, your cervix is as wide as a small cantaloupe. Cervical dilation and effacement go hand in hand. Like effacement, dilation is also caused by uterine contractions. Your cervix must be 100% effaced and 10 cm dilated before the pushing stage of a vaginal delivery can begin. I was 4cm dilated and 60% effaced at 36 weeks and walked around for two more weeks before my planned induction for other medical reasons at 38 weeks. Unless baby is in distress they won't push for an induction, they'll let you progress as naturally as possible until true labor hits l. But if you're worried, by all means go get checked out.Here I am at 39 weeks with no signs labor is near and I had my other two children at 37 and 38 weeks. Like. Report as Inappropriate. J. JLLx4. Dilation and effacement really mean nothing more than your body prepping. ... Already 2 cm dilated and 70% effaced… nervous! And panicking!!! February 17, 2023 | by dbgalloway12. 38 weeks and 2 cm dilated, At 38 weeks pregnant, baby is probably sitting pretty low in your pelvis, which means they're bumping into all kinds of nerves down there—including some super-sensitive ones you might not know you had. The big event could happen any day now—or it might not be for a few weeks. Until then, try to chill., 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 …, During pregnancy, the cervix is fully closed, or 0 cm dilated. When it is fully dilated, the opening is about 10 cm wide. This is large enough for the baby's ..., The e-commerce company’s troubles can be traced to China’s crackdown on its tech sector and slow economic growth. Good morning, Quartz readers! Was this newsletter forwarded to you..., Sunnydays2. Mar 13, 2024 at 9:38 AM. With baby #3, I was at 3cm and 75% effaced from 36-39wks and 4cm 80% effaced and still didnt go into active labor until 40wks. Had her on her due date. Got to the hospital at 4am had her at 3:30pm. Everyone is different though. My babies seem to never want to come in a hurry. lol., Apr 28, 2021 · 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 ... , I'm 2 cm dilated, 50% effaced and baby is at -1 station. this is my 2nd baby, first full term one. what is a good guesstimate on when labor will start? What is your due: date, any contractions? You could go another few weeks if not due, with these findings. If you are at your due date, you could discuss with your docto..., 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., ylopez87 member. June 2011. this is the same thing that happened to me so far my contractions have been about 6-7 min apart for the past 2 hours! I lost my Mucus plug about 5 hours ago and yesterday the Dr told me I was 80% effaced and 3cm dilated. DH and I are getting ready just in case the contractions get stronger., If one fingertip fits, the cervix is considered to be 1 cm dilated. If the tips of two fingers fit, this means the cervix is 2 cm dilated. Depending on the distance the two fingers can stretch apart, it's possible to indicate further dilation. It is usual to refer to full dilation as 10 centimeters. If you get a ruler or tape measure, you can ..., I was 2cm dilated at 36 weeks. At 38 weeks still 2cm dilated but also 80%effaced. I gave birth at 38+4 (today) after my water broke last night. How exciting! Congratulations! I hope your L&D went smoothly. I would love to progress that quickly and give birth this week! Thanks for sharing., 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. In the absence of scientific information about this, I thought I’d at least ask you all for instincts and anecdotes. 🙂., Never did get past 1 cm dialated... had a c-section. Try not to worry... I know that is much easier said than done, but after something like 24 weeks, the baby has a 90% chance of survival outside the womb. And it only goes up from there. Best of luck... You only have 1/4 of your pregnancy left!, With my first I was 2cm at 36 weeks, 2.5 - 37, 3 - 38, then 4 at my 39! And much to my dismay I stayed at 4-4.5 cm from 39 to 41.5 weeks when my little guy came!! I hope it's faster for you but the dilation totally had me fooled the first go round! My doctor kept saying "this week" for 3 weeks lol. Like., With my first I was dilated 2 cm starting at week 36. At 39 I started dilating more and I ended up having my daughter at 39+6. I don't remember if I was effaced or not. I'm currently 38+3 and I'm dilated to a 2 and 50%, I have been since 37 weeks... Just waiting., 38 weeks and 2 cm dilated. v. veligee. Jan 29, 2024 at 5:13 PM. 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 weeks or if this means baby will come a lot sooner ., 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., Oct 23, 2010 at 1:06 PM. I havent paid too much attention to the whole dilation/effacement thing before labor. But from what i remember most of the women were 3cm dilated max. I got checked on thursday for the first time and i was 3cm and 100% effaced, doc stripped my membranes and while doing that stretched me to a 4, she thought i would go ..., 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., I was 3CM, 75% effaced from 33-37 weeks. At my 37 week checkup this week I’m now 4CM 80% effaced. I’ve had BH but that’s all. 1. Like. h. happy-mamas. Feb 9, 2024 at 5:39 AM. Im currently 3cm, 80% and they said my cervix is very soft and to go to the hospital the second my contractions become regular., Hey ladies,Just had my 38 week appointment and doctor said I am 1 cm dilated but my cervix is still thick. He says I won't go into labour anytime soon but the head is very low. He wasn't able to do the sweep like we had talked about. I'm discouraged...., In May 2024 Babies. My perfect little human being decided to come early at 37 weeks. After being in labor 32 hours we had to get a C section as the risks were becoming greater. I fully ruptured my waters at 2:45 Thursday morning. After 32 hours I wasn't contracting... In June 2024 Babies., So I had prodromal labor for nearly 3 weeks this past pregnancy (gave birth about 8 weeks ago), starting at around 36+4. I was having actual contractions as well, and did dilate to 2 cm, but basically continued having on and off contractions without much dilation progress till the real deal., You’re fully dilated once your cervix is 10 cm wide. At 10 cm, your cervix is as wide as a small cantaloupe. Cervical dilation and effacement go hand in hand. Like effacement, dilation is also caused by uterine contractions. Your cervix must be 100% effaced and 10 cm dilated before the pushing stage of a vaginal delivery can begin. , 3CM Dilated 75% Effaced. January 26, 2024 | by mully0525. Soon to be STM. With my first I was only 1cm dilated at 37 weeks and stayed at 1 until my induction at 39 W 2 D. This time I was 3 CM dilated 60% effaced -2 station at 34 weeks. At 35 weeks (this week) I am 3CM, 75% -1 station., 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., Stage 2: Pushing and Birth ... The second stage of labor begins once you are fully dilated to 10 cm. Your provider will let you know that it is time to start ..., The cervix of a 15-year-old primigravid client admitted to the labor area is 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. Her membranes are intact, and contractions are occurring every 5 to 6 minutes. ... A 19-year-old primigravid client at 38 weeks' gestation is 7 cm dilated, and the presenting part is at +1 station. The client tells the nurse, "I need to ..., Jul 13, 2023 · 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. , 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., Once the cervix has reached 10 cm, it is time to push the baby out. Contractions continue but also produce a strong urge to push. This urge might feel like an intense need to have a bowel movement. This stage can last anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. It is often longer for those giving birth for the first … See more, I was dilating about 1 cm a week so it was still about 2+ weeks from when I was 2cm dilated until labor started. that makes sense! I was 1 cm last week so that's probably my case. I was those exact measurements like 2-3 weeks before my first baby arrived. I was 2cm dilated and 60% effaced at my 36 week appt., 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 ...