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Re: confused, what exactly does dilating mean?From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 3 Jan 2002 07:31:09 -0600 (CST)
At Wed, 2 Jan 2002, bluecrystal wrote: > >I'm 36 weeks, not sure I understand what is really going on. 1 cm >dilated. Now I keep reading that when the labor start and the >contractions are strong enough that is when your cervix starts dilating. >So am I in labor? I have been hving painful and nonpainful contractions >for about a month &1/2. But they go away. Can someone explain to me >when why they say there is a change in the cervix, but then they say if >your in true labor the contractions are reg and don't go away? So what >does being dilated tell you exactly? My baby has not droped at all. Very >confused... Thank you for your time. > >-- >bluecrystal For you being 36 weeks along, it is normal for the cervix to be dilated a little bit, like the 1cm you have. You are probably having braxton hicks contractions, meaning your body is preparing you for the real thing. To be in true labor, regular contractions and ones that get stronger and stronger will make cervical change. Also, some babies do not drop till almost the last minute. I have had 3 babies, first one dropped 2 months ahead of due date, 2nd one dropped when I was at 8 cms dilated and 3rd one dropped 2 weeks before due date. Sounds like things are moving along normally. Good luck and congrats!
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