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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. Pro Tip: We don't define active labor until 4-6 cm of labor ...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 I had my Group B strep test yesterday and the doctor checked me. I am 1 cm dilated and 80% effaced already! She said I won't make it to my Jan 27 due date…2 cm dilated and 80% effaced! Well this has been an exciting week. Last Thursday I had my 35.2 week check up where the doctor checked my cervix to see if my body was progressing towards labor. My cervix was soft and I was possibly a small centimeter dilated. Well after that appointment I started having lower back pain, upper …FTM, I am 36 weeks and 4 days! Had an appointment today and was told I am 1 cm dilated and my cervix is 70% effaced! Should I expect an early delivery??? I know you have to get to 10 cm. But the 70% out of 100% effacement has me a little anxious!!At my 37 week appointment, I was told 70-80% effaced, 1 cm. 38 wk - same. 39 wk - 80% effaced, a "good" 1 cm. 40w1d - told I was the same by a different OB, but my cervix might not actually be open (only the outer part is dilated). 40w5d - told my cervix is definitely open and I'm the same 1 cm, 80% effaced.Hi! Im due October 10th, and at my appointment today my ob said I'm 1 cm dilated and 50% effaced. What does that really means, is labor coming soon? My appointment prior to this one a week ago I was not dialated or effaced. Unfortunately I walked around 2cm and 100% effaced until I got induced 2 weeks later.I am the above and also almost 3 cm dilated and having BH about 5 hours a day. Wondering how much longer I can hold out, lol. ... I was 1.5 cm dilated and 80% effaced and the baby was low...hope it progresses more :-) ... I was only 1 cm and 70% effaced on Thursday. I started having regular BHs last night about 7 min apart but no pain. They ...I sincerely hope so! Just sharing because I had high hopes, but I'm 4cm dilated, 80% effaced, baby fully engaged and had a membrane sweep yesterday. Still nothing! Not to say it won't work yet (and I hope it does), but I was really disappointed so far and just sharing that it might not work still. (also my second baby, and I'm over 40 weeks).I was the same on Monday (1 cm dilated and 50% effaced) and I'm due 3/31. ... I was 4 cm dilated, 80% effaced and baby was at 0 station for over a week before I ended up being induced with my ...Effacement refers to the thinning of the cervix during labor. It's also described as a softening, shortening, or even "ripening." (Yeah, we don't love that term, either.) In pregnancy, the ...The client is completely effaced, dilated to 2 cm with contractions every 3 minutes lasting 45 seconds. The client is asking for an epidural to make her more comfortable. Indicate the appropriate response by the nurse. 1. You are unable to have the epidural until you are 5 to 6 cm dilated as the labor may be slowed if given earlier.Posted 03-20-12. Hello everyone! I am 39 weeks & I day pregnant and the last time I saw the doctor which was on my 38 weeks visit, he said I was about 3 1/2-4 cm dilated & 80% effaced. I am ...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. I've been having contractions off and on the last few days.Take advantage of this new last-minute sale by Southwest. The airline is offering 25% off one-way and round-trip fares for select flights across the continental U.S. when you use t...I don't know about that. I was dilated and effaced with my first baby super early, too. At 31 weeks with him, I was 2-3 cm dilated and 75% effaced. I still didn't go into active labour until six weeks later, at 37 weeks 2 days. My cervix has been very thin (effaced) since 29 weeks this time as well, but I wasn't told a percentage of my effacement.When I got to the hospital I was 1 cm dilated so they put me on pitocin to start the contractions. I am a FTM so I've never been in labor or gave birth before, but that didn't effect me in how fast things progressed. ... I was 1cm 80% effaced 0 station when i was induced at 39 weeks 2 days due to possible placental bleeding.20% Effaced, 1cm Dilation and Dropped. meggleston84 member. July 2011. I am 37 weeks and 4 days. At my last appointment (yesterday) I was 20% effaced, 1 cm dilated and the baby's head was far down in a "good position for delivery". I also had an ultrasound and the tech told me that my baby was measuring almost a week ahead.1cm dilated & 25% effaced! k. ksnapier. Its nice to know my body is preparing for labor and that ill get to meet my little boy soon! Makes the fact that im 36w pregnant a little more realistic! I know that being dilated and effaced doesnt mean anything. My baby could come tomorrow or in four weeks.What Does It Mean to Be 80 Percent Effaced? If you're 80 percent effaced, your cervix is 80 percent thinned and you're nearing 100 percent effacement. ... The cervix should be 100 percent effaced and 10 centimeters dilated before a vaginal birth. Just to give you an idea of how long dilation takes: Once you've begun active labor, the average ...Just curious. I am 36 1/2 weeks and my MD told me today that baby girl's head is really low, I'm 2 cm dilated, and 70% effaced. Anybody have similar numbers a…a. amquinn66. Jan 7, 2021 at 6:53 PM. I went to my OB appointment today thinking I was going to be 3 cm dilated since so was 2 cm last week. I am just shy of 39 weeks. After my check the OB announced I was 4 cm and 80% effaced. I was shocked as I was 3 cm and feeling active cramping with my first child. I’m curious - since this pregnancy is ...Mar 5, 2015 · Yesterday the Dr told me I'm 1cm and 70% effaced I go back next Wednesday my question is did any of you ladies have the same and find out that you got to 2-3 cm within a week? How long until baby may be here? I'm almost 38 weeks!!! Please help thanks i walked around 2.5cm dilated and 75% effaced and 1+station 4 over 2 weeks till i was induced at 39.4 with my 1st. Like. M. Mama2three2017. Aug 24, 2017 at 8:40 PM. I was 50% effaced and 1cm at 36 weeks. 75% effaced and 2 and 37 weeks. 80% effaced and 3 at 38 weeks.

Statistically speaking the baby will most likely come in the next two weeks, sometime between 39-41 weeks. Dilation and effacement mean absolutely nothing as far as when the baby will come. I was 1cm dilated and 75% effaced at my 41w4d appointment with my first DD, she was born 4 hours after that check. I was 2cm dilated and 75% effaced at my ...20% Effaced, 1cm Dilation and Dropped. meggleston84 member. July 2011. I am 37 weeks and 4 days. At my last appointment (yesterday) I was 20% effaced, 1 cm dilated and the baby's head was far down in a "good position for delivery". I also had an ultrasound and the tech told me that my baby was measuring almost a week ahead.Hi everyone, I am 39 weeks yesterday. Just came from the OB and she said that I was 80% effaced and 1 cm dilated. She said that the baby is coming this…Feb 23, 2022 at 1:56 PM. I was 1cm and 80% effaced with my first for 3 weeks. This time I am 2 cm and 50% at my 37 week appt. Like. safireL. Feb 23, 2022 at 1:57 PM. at 33+5 weeks I was 2.5cm dilated 50% effaced. I have an appointment tomorrow morning at 36+3 weeks. I will come back and update you after 👍.

Baby came at 40+1. I was checked at 36+4 and was 60% effaced and a tight 1 cm. My appt this week at 37+3 was 1 cm. Currently 38 weeks and nothing so ‍♀️. When I was checked in Friday (37+4) I was 1, but stretchy to 2 and 50-60%. I tend to deliver about 8-10 days early, so I'm hoping it happens later this week.Time dilation is the reason why boring things seem to take so long but time flies when you're having fun. Learn how time dilation affects the speed of time. Advertisement Do you ev...Apr 17, 2017 at 12:44 PM. I was 1 cm dilated, 60% effaced last Tuesday and I'm due on 4/27. My OB did a membrane sweep as well. I go back tomorrow to see my OB so I'll find out more on any progress then :) Like. l. lindseyreedxo. Apr 17, 2017 at 12:46 PM. @jtivs,…

Reader Q&A - also see RECOMMENDED ARTICLES & FAQs. I had my membrane swept at 10am and was also 2 cm. Lost my. Possible cause: 3 cm dilation and 80% effacement is significant and there is a risk of labor at any t.