Helpful - 0. cecilia_morgan. No 5cm is considered active labor. You can get admitted at 3 if your having contractions that are steadily progressing labor. So 4cm if your not making progress your not in active labor but getting real close! :-) Helpful - 0.Nov 23, 2023 · Induction set for Nov 30th so baby you have to get out before then! Im sitting at 4cm and 70 effaced. So theres hope! #momlife #pregnant #laboranddelivery #40weekspregnant #duedate #pregnancy #birth.Passing of the mucus plug. The mucus plug accumulates at the cervix during pregnancy. When the cervix begins to open wider, the mucus is discharged into the vagina. It may be clear, pink, or ...Summary. Cervical effacement refers to the shortening and thinning of the cervix. It is part of the process that helps the cervix prepare for a vaginal delivery. The cervix connects the lower ...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.I went to my weekly checkup today and doctor says every thing is looking good. I'm 4 cm's dilated, 60% effaced and doctor can feel baby's head. He said…babyboynov2015. Nov 10, 2015 at 3:01 PM. i guess she was saying any day now bc i was: 36 weeks: 2 cm + 50%. 37 weeks: 3 cm + 70%. 38 weeks (today) 3 cm + 90%. i do yoga daily and i just went for a long walk. i cant wait to meet this little guy. Like.Apr 11, 2024 · You can walk around for weeks at 4cm, so I wouldn't get too concerned right now. Mrs. 5/03*DD 2/07*DS1 5/09*DS2 7/12. BFP Chart. Report 0 Reply. triagain2 member. July 2012. ... @ 36 weeks I was 3 cm and 70% effaced I didn't go on bedrest and ds was born at 39w5d ~after 34 cycles we finally got our 2nd little bundle of joy~I was 50% effaced and 3-4 cm dilated and nothing happened till 40 weeks... Everyone is different, but I hope he stays till medically "Full-term". 3. Reply. vorpal_blade 36 Wks #3 • 12 yr. ago. With my first, my doc checked me at 36 weeks and determined I was 4cm and 100% effaced; told me that I wouldn't have long to wait now. Five weeks later ...I am also 37 weeks and 2cm dialated and 80% effaced. I think I may go another weeks or two though. I have 2 1/2 weeks till my due date anyways.I'm 4cm dilated and 50% effaced and have been losing my mucus plug for the last week. This morning I had the "bloody show". I didn't know you could be 4 (or 5) cm dilated and not be in labour! See all replies (1) j. JulieB87. Posted 02-10-16. This happened to me. I went in for an appt with my last pregnancy and was 5cm without a single ...Anonymous. I really don't mean to be a downer, but with #1 I walked around at 3 cm and 75% for 3 weeks! I hope you go MUCH faster than I did. I'm 38.5 weeks with #2 now and the doctor said that baby had dropped, but she didn't say how much. I get the feeling that I have a ways to go.2. 2under2-2022. Feb 11, 2022 at 2:15 PM. I have been 1.5cm dilated, and 50% effaced for 2 weeks was checked at 37 weeks and I just got a membrane sweep today at 39 weeks and didn’t change at all even though I believed labor symptoms were picking up so hoping that helps me go. Like.70 effaced. If you're told you're "70 effaced," that means you're 70 percent effaced, so you're roughly three-quarters of the way to where you need to be to have your baby. 80 effaced. If you're "80 effaced," that means you're 80 percent effaced. You're only 20 percent away from being fully effaced at 100 percent, which is when you're ready to ...I went to my weekly checkup today and doctor says every thing is looking good. I'm 4 cm's dilated, 60% effaced and doctor can feel baby's head. He said…I'm so tired. I'm physically just so drained at this point.I got checked 2 days ago at 37 weeks, 2 days and I was just shy of 4 cm (up from 3 cm the week before), 70% effacement, baby head down and low with bulging "waters". But, I haven't had much in terms of cramping or contractions at all. Either way, I will be induced in 12 days at 39 weeks (induced due to high amniotic fluid). I am hoping to go early.Pregnancy Week 40. Pregnancy Week 41. Pregnancy Week 42. I’m 4cm and 90% effaced but at home Trying everything to induce myself. Pumping (colostrum coming out!), pregnancy ball exercises, curb walking, sex… etc. I …Oct 9, 2023 · I’m 39 weeks and have been 4cm dilated, 90% effaced since Friday with no contractions yet. Also a STM but having a very different pregnancy this time around (last time my water broke at 35 weeks and I was induced at 36).At my appt this week (36+2) I was 4cm 70% effaced with some minor bleeding and 3 days later still very pregnant. With my second I was 4 cm for over a week. Finally went to the hospital with false contractions at 39 weeks 4 days and since my blood pressure was high they broke my water and induced me.According to WebMD, ovarian cysts are not typically surgically removed until they are at least 7.6 centimeters. Therefore, a 4 centimeter cyst is less than half the size of a large...Yes, I have known many women (myself included) to go weeks being dilated and 70%+ effaced. It's why I declined my latest cervical check- it just messes with you 😫 hoping you have a safe delivery when it's your baby's time, OP! ... I was the same, 4cm and 90% effaced at 34 weeks after losing my mucus plug. Was observed at l&d for 24 hrs ...37 weeks: 3cm dilated & 70% effaced!! s. sweetiejenn. Jan 14, 2010 at 1:11 PM. Ahh! My due date is February 4th, but according to my doctor, I'll probably have a January baby! She said I could literally go into labor TONIGHT. Or it could be another week still. I feel so unprepared!Cervical checks aren’t the most fun. They can be pretty uncomfortable and even painful for most women. But when your doctor or midwife says it’s time to check your cervical progress, it’s important to understand what the numbers mean. 2 cm, 80%, and -2 . . . what?! Let’s break it down and talk about effacement, dilation, and station and the …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 …Like. B. BabyE0817. Jul 28, 2017 at 5:19 PM. @JanieP2017, I have been 1 cm dilated since 22 weeks with a short cervix. Originally they weren't even sure I would make it to 30 weeks so it's great I'm 39 weeks. At 36 weeks I was 3 cm then 4cm at 37 and now at 39 I'm 5. They made it seem like I need to get to the hospital immediately if my water ...Today at doctor i am 3 cm dilated 70% effaced and he said babys head is really low. Last friday i was 1 cm dilated. I have felt horrible last 2 days,and…40 weeks pg and 4cm dilated and 90% lost mucus plug..how much longer?: Soon and very soon: More than likely you should be in spontaneous labo ... 35+4, 3cm dilated, 80% effaced, baby in -1 station, lost mucus plug two days ago, steady cx, no blood/gush of fluid -- how far off is labor? A doctor has provided 1 answer. A member asked:The cervix can be dilated to 1 centimeter for weeks before the beginning of labor. This extent of dilation only signals that the cervix is starting to prepare for labor. Most pregnant women spend ...So if you’re 50% effaced, that means it’s thinned halfway, and by the time you’re 100% effaced, your cervix will be paper-thin. Dilation: Dilation is the process of the cervix opening up to let the baby’s head pass through. When we talk about dilation, we’re talking about diameter, measured in centimeters.sweetstrwbrry. Feb 21, 2022 at 4:24 PM. I just got checked today at 37w3d and 70% effaced 3cm dilated. I’m scared when it does come it will go crazy fast due March 11 but scheduled March 6 for induction. Doesn’t sound like …Last week I was dilated 1 cm and 80% effaced, then by Monday I was 2.5 and 90% (37 weeks now). I'm getting excited that it might be soon! But my sis in law was dilated 3 and 100% effaced for 3 weeks, so everyone is different. H. HP_lovinmama. Mar 6, 2015 at 9:59 AM. @zombie14, I was 1.5 cm and 70% at 37+3.I've been 4cm and 70% effaced for two weeks now. this is my second baby..but i delivered a week early and within 6 hours with my first so were planning on a similar birth with this one.. ny Dr was convinced the first week baby was gonna come and i wasn't going to make it to my next appt. here we go for week 3.. lol hopefully soon though. I'll ...I was having strong contractions all afternoon so after dinner my husband took me to triag for a check. I've been 3cm since for 6 days with mild…First time mom, 36 wks, 1cm dilated, 70% effaced. Birth info. There was a study done in the UK in 2003 with over 1500 pregnant people. If they were more than 60% effaced at 37 weeks, 98% gave birth before their due dates. In contrast, if they were less than 40% at 37 weeks, only 10% gave birth before their due dates.Compression of the thecal sac means the protective membrane covering the spinal cord is experiencing extra pressure, according to Merck Manuals. Effacement of the thecal sac means ...Mar 19, 2010 · A. Amila2010. Mar 19, 2010 at 11:11 AM. Hi Ladies, I haven't posted much but I come and read all postings when I can anyways this is my third baby I am 38 weeks pregnant and I had my Appt. yesterday and I found out that I am 4 cm and 70% effaced the Doctor told me I should probably go in to labor this weekend I really can't wait I am so tired ...3-4 cm: 60% to 70%-1: anterior: soft: 3: 5+ cm: 80% or greater +1: anterior: soft: Doctors may use the Bishop’s score to justify certain medical procedures, like labor induction. The takeaway.December 2013. I've been 2cm and 90% effaced since 28 weeks. Doesn't mean much at 39 weeks I don't think. Report Reply. cMichelle0423 member. December 2013. I was 3cm dilated and 70% effaced for 3 weeks, AND had not one but TWO membrane sweeps and went 4 days last my dad lol ugh it wasn't even worth the discomfort. Reply.Medical personnel will then monitor your effacement and dilation. Typically, when your cervix has effaced 80 percent and dilated four centimeters, you may expect an acceleration of active labor leading to the birth of your child. Your main cue of advancing early stage labor will be a shortening of time between contractions.4 cm dilated and 90% effaced. sabnew2004. May 4, 2021 at 1:27 PM. Cervix is dilated to a 4 and I'm 90% effaced, I could go into labor any minute LOL so it's a race to the finish to see if he comes before induction on Thursday at 6:00 a.m. I haven't had any regular consistent contractions and the ones that I have had I haven't really had any ...A) The cervix dilates and becomes effaced in true labor. B) Bloody show is the first sign of true labor. C) The membranes rupture at the beginning of true labor. D) Fetal movements lessen and become weaker in true labor. A) The cervix dilates and becomes effaced in true labor.Helpful - 0. cecilia_morgan. No 5cm is considered active labor. You can get admitted at 3 if your having contractions that are steadily progressing labor. So 4cm if your not making progress your not in active labor but getting real close! :-) Helpful - 0.August 2021. knottie7de34c5ca556f8df said: I'm 37+3, 4cm dilated, 50% effaced and the baby is engaged. I haven't had any contractions, just some mild cramping and increase in discharge. Has anyone has similar dilation, effacement and position and went into labor in the next several hours or couple of days?A single address that holds 28% of dogecoin's total supply has investors scratching their heads as to who—or what, it belongs to. Jump to The story behind the world's largest dogec...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.I know it cannot be predictable but just curious about your experience. I am 35w3d with my second and I delivered at 37w5d for my first. At my last appointment, my doctor told me I am 3cm dilated and 70% effaced. She asked me to stop going to work and take it slow now and to pack my bags. Any….Subject: 40 wks 3 cm and 70% effaced. Anonymous. that's why i'm not getting ANY CCs. report. 05/12/2010 20:30. Subject: Re:40 wks 3 cm and 70% effaced. Anonymous. For the woman that is considering it I did the castor oil (on advice of two friends who also swore by it) and it absolutely worked. I took it in the morning when husband left for work.I have been dilating steadily over the last few weeks and i know it may mean nothing but I am getting excited/anxious. FTM! He is sitting really low and I can feel it.2 cm dilated and 70% to 80% effaced Cervical dilation of 2 centimeters and up to 80 percent effacement still means that you are some days to weeks before your baby is born. While the level of effacement is quite high, a cervix that is only dilated by 2 centimeters is a weak sign of labor.70 effaced. If you're told you're "70 effaced," that means you're 70 percent effaced, so you're roughly three-quarters of the way to where you need to be to have your baby. 80 effaced. If you're "80 effaced," that means you're 80 percent effaced. You're only 20 percent away from being fully effaced at 100 percent, which is when you're ready to ...Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency. i'm 2cm dilated and 70% effaced and they can feel head. how much longer until i will have the baby?: Any time: it's good to have a cervix that is dilated and thinning out,4cm dilated, bloody show, no contractions! unaffected. January 2013. I feel like I'm going to end up one of those ladies who didn't know she was pregnant and ended up birthing baby in a toilet. I'm 4cm dilated and 75% effaced as of yesterday. My doc did a membrane sweep, and said he wouldn't be surprised if I went in to labor last night.Baby Oliver Feb. 16 bday. My second kiddo Birth Story:38 weeks 3 days got first membrane sweep, was 1cm dilated, lost mucous plug over several days but no consistent contractions39 weeks 3 days got second membrane sweep, was 2½-3cm dilated, and 60-70% effaced.Yesterday I found out I m 50% effaced and 2 cm dilated. ... I was 4cm dialated...so I started making calls. ... think 50% effacted but at 30 weks i went to 70% effaced and 1cm dialated and since ...If you care about climate change, we need to have a word about food. Specifically, about the fantastically unsustainable way we consume food in the U.S. If you claim to care about ...December 2013. I've been 2cm and 90% effaced since 28 weeks. Doesn't mean much at 39 weeks I don't think. Report Reply. cMichelle0423 member. December 2013. I was 3cm dilated and 70% effaced for 3 weeks, AND had not one but TWO membrane sweeps and went 4 days last my dad lol ugh it wasn't even worth the discomfort. Reply.Checked into labor and delivery 16 hours after my appt at 8 cm & 80%. ETA this was my second baby. For my first I think I was 2 cm, decently effaced (50% maybe) at 36.5 weeks and 4 cm, maybe 70% at 38.5 weeks. Got a sweep at that appt and water broke at 39+1. Headed straight to L&D and was 6 cm when I checked in.Once you're at 4 cm dilation and 90% effacement, labor is knocking on the door. Expect: Contractions to get stronger, longer, and closer together. Increased back pain and pressure as the baby descends. A possible rupture of membranes (water breaking). A need for more intense labor support and pain management.Jan 6, 2022 at 3:20 PM. Had a sweep today 38+3 at 4cm/70% effaced. This is my third baby and I have been having contractions every night for a week that don’t progress. I’ve felt cramps since the sweep this morning and had some pink spotting and mild contractions.We all know that dilation doesn't predict labor, BUT . . . How long did you make it after you were about 4 cm dilated and 80% effaced? I know a lot of women…For most women, the cervix shortens to 1 cm during the very early stages of labor. This is also referred to as 50 percent effaced. As the cervix continues to shorten, the cervix is gradually drawn up by the uterus, and by the time it is 100 percent effaced, the cervix will have started to open. "I always think about it as a pie chart.Oldest First. b. bmw88. Me! I've been 4cm 80% effaced for a week and just waiting…super tired. Like. Hon2. I was 5cm 70% for two weeks then had to be induced. It was exhausting and miserable waiting that long.4 cm dilated, 70% effaced, no regular contractions . m. Mald626. Posted 03-09-20. Hi ladies, I am a first time mom, 36 weeks pregnant to the day. On Thursday, I had about five episodes of long ...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%.Communities > Pregnancy > 4cm 70% effaced. 36 weeks. Aa. A. A. A. Close 4cm 70% effaced. 36 weeks. Christinemd. I went in yesterday after intercourse because i was having bright red spotting and contractions every 3-4 min. They told me I …Let me preface this by saying that I know dilation and effacement are NO indicator of impending labor at the early stages. That being said, I’m still f*cking excited. 38+2 FTM and had a cervical check today. Cervix is soft, baby boy’s head is right there, I’m 2cm dilated and 70% effaced. I was totally closed, though soft, two weeks ago and have had a ton of pressure and paiEleven75. Apr 14, 2022 at 10:24 AM. I've been 4 cm and 70% effaced for 2 weeks now. I'm 38+2. At this point, I'm actually hoping to hold out until my induction next Wednesday. It will just be so much easier than having to rush to the hospital and arrange childcare for my other two kids.Reaction score. 0. Sep 9, 2011. #4. I was checked for the first time at 38 weeks and was 2 cm and 70% effaced. At 39 weeks no change except for baby being less engaged than the week before. At 38 weeks I was at -1 station and this week I was at -2 station. i haven't had contractions or lost plug. With my first I was dilated and such for weeks ...Apr 8, 2019 · Thank you for sharing this information. I am 37w4d and 70% effaced, but only dilated 4cm. The false labor symptoms I had at the hospital yesterday left me with many questions about how much longer this was going to take. I have had several back cramps and this is my second child. My oldest was born at 38 weeks.I know it cannot be predictable but just curious about your experience. I am 35w3d with my second and I delivered at 37w5d for my first. At my last appointment, my doctor told me I am 3cm dilated and 70% effaced. She asked me to stop going to work and take it slow now and to pack my bags. Any….krcdm. December 2009. I was 3-4 cm at 37 weeks. When I started having contractions at 38 weeks and went to the hospital, I was 4 cm. I had my baby 5 hours after being admitted. Report Reply. CNDeller member. December 2009. I was 4 cm, 90% effaced for 3 weeks (that I know if, that was where I was at at my first internal).February 2009. You are not going to like my answer, I'm sure, but I was 3-4 cm and 80% effaced for three weeks. Report Reply. chikinyellow member. February 2009. At 38w3d, I was 2 cm and 50% effaced. At 39w3d I was 3cm …Summary. Cervical effacement refers to the shortening and thinning of the cervix. It is part of the process that helps the cervix prepare for a vaginal delivery. The cervix connects the lower ...4cm dilated and just about 100% effaced! : Ok I am starting to go stir crazy here! I am just about 39 weeks, been having constant Braxton hicks since 34 weeks and the doctor tells me yesterday I'm 4cm dilated and pretty much 100% effaced!Some people go. From 0-10 super quick. Unfortunately doesn't mean much. At my 38 week i was 3 cm at 70% effaced. Today at 39 + 3 4 cm dilated cervix forward and "very thin" according to OB. But still nothing …. unfortunately doesn't mean much. You can be that for weeks or be 0 and have them the next day.Mar 19, 2004 · I know it cannot be predictable but just curious about your experience. I am 35w3d with my second and I delivered at 37w5d for my first. At my last appointment, my doctor told me I am 3cm dilated and 70% effaced. She asked me to stop going to work and take it slow now and to pack my bags. Any….answers from Tucson on October 29, 2010. I was 3cm and 60% at 37 weeks with my second. At 39 weeks I was 4cm and 70%. Baby was 2 days late! I was very very antsy! I had tons of contractions and this was my second. But it was great becasue labor was only 4 hours and 6 min water breaking to birth!Science projects for kids on states of matter show how liquids, solids, and gases are related. Learn about surface tension and changing states. Advertisement Trying to comprehend t...Others walk around at 4 cm for weeks. 1. Like. ALmama2020. Mar 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM. I was 2cm dilated & 70% effaced at 38 weeks- it did absolutely nothing but cause me extra cramping & back pain lol. I lost chunks of mucus plug too but never went into labor I was induced yesterday!Summary. Cervical effacement refers to the shortening and thinning of the cervix. It is part of the process that helps the cervix prepare for a vaginal delivery. The cervix connects the lower ...3-4 cm dilated and 60% effaced. i. imlizzybear. Posted 12-26-08. I'm almost 39 weeks pregnant with my 3rd, but it's been 8 years since my last one. Dr. said yesterday I'm 3-4 cm dilated, but only ...4 cm 75% effaced, how much longer?? ... I hope we have our babies soon. I was at 2 cm at 35 weeks, then 3 cm for two weeks, now 4 cm at 38 weeks. a. ... I've been 4cms and 70% for a week. This is ...With my first: 35 weeks - 2cm, 25% effaced. 36 weeks - 2cm, 50% effaced. 37 weeks - 4cm, 70% effaced. 38 weeks -water broke had him 10 hrs later. This pregnancy: 36 weeks- 3cm, not effaced. 37 weeks- 3cm, 50% effaced. 38 weeks today- exactly the same as last week.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. sheera1801. Mar 5, 2015 at 1:15 PM. I've been 1cm dilated and 50% effaced for 3 weeks now. So who knows everyone is different.Baby Oliver Feb. 16 bday. My second kiddo Birth Story:38 weeks 3 days got first membrane sweep, was 1cm dilated, lost mucous plug over several days but no consistent contractions39 weeks 3 days got second membrane sweep, was 2½-3cm dilated, and 60-70% effaced.By Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH. Updated on May 14, 2023. Medically reviewed by Sanaz Ghazal, MD. Print. Table of Contents. Role. What Role Does Effacement Play in Labor? Measuring. Complications. Frequently Asked Questions. Cervical effacement happens when your cervix gets thinner, softer, and shorter to prepare for childbirth.According to StatPearls, there are three stages of labor: Stage 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. Stage 3 begins with the delivery of your baby and ends with the delivery of your placenta. The first stage of labor is further ...Unless you are just curious. Annecdotally, I walked around 3cm and 70% effaced for over a week before going into labor on my own at 40w5d. A friend was 5cm for weeks! Lots of healthy babies are born at 36/37 weeks. Just be ready to ask questions and advocate for you and baby should you need to.Has anyone been induced at 4 cm and 70% effaced? If so, how many weeks were you, had you lost your plug, what did they, I am also 37 weeks and 2cm dialated and 80% effaced. I think I may go another weeks or two though. I have 2 , I'm so tired. I'm physically just so drained at this point., August 2012. I have been almost at 4cm and 80% effaced for a week at least., Jun 3, 2022 at 6:09 PM. Went to the doc on Thursday (yesterday) and , Posted 03-20-12. Hello everyone! I am 39 weeks & I day pregnant and the last time I saw the do, Nursing. Nursing questions and answers. 4. Upon examin, February 2009. You are not going to like my answer, I, I was 3cm 70% effaced on Wednesday. Been having lots of cramping and , The cervix can be dilated to 1 centimeter for weeks before the beginni, January 2012. Hi everybody! I'm a FTM due on the, Jul 31, 2019 at 9:24 PM. If baby is engaged it's norm, I was 3 cm and 70 percent effaced at 36+5 (2 days ago). , View Scenario (6).docx from NURS 316 at West Coast Uni, Client admitted to the facility in the latent phase of labor at 4 cm, For most women, the cervix shortens to 1 cm during the v, With my first I was 4cm dilated and 80%effaced for 2 weeks With this , That sounds good to me. I haven't been checked.