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Re: 3 cm dilated-how much more can I dilate until contractions?

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 11 Jan 2001 02:39:13 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 10 Jan 2001, Mandy wrote: >
>At today's check up I am almost 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced. Last week
>I was 1-2 cm and 70%. Just how much can a woman dilate before going
>into actual labor? The baby is low and the doctors are very pleased with
>the progress. It doesn't look like he's going to be a big baby
>either.Can I expect a quick labor? Thanks, Mandy 38 1/2 weeks

Mandy, Everybody is different. Labor could happen today or in two weeks. Your exam is certainly encouraging though. Whether is will be quick, that again is an unknown... Lynn

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Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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