Re: +1 and still thick

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The +1 refers to the baby's "station" or position in the womb (how far down the birth canal he/she is). Thick refers to your cervix. It sounds like you have not effaced or "thinned out" yet. I believe this is normal for 36 1/2 weeks. >Hello,
>I'm 36 1/2 weeks pregnant with my third child. Let me say this, they
>are right when they say every pregnancy is different. I went to the dr.
>on Monday and she stated that I was +1 and still thick. I was curious
>to just what this means. When I had my other children I never heard
>these terms. Can you please help? Thank you. Roxie
>
>--
>Roxie Jorden
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