Re: Dilated 2 cm at 34 1/2 weeks

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At Thu, 19 Sep 2002, Michelle wrote: >
>I am 36 years old with a 2 1/2 year old son. With my first son I was
>induced at 40 1/2 weeks due to low amniotic fluid. Uncomplicated
>vaginal birth.
>
>I now almost 35 weeks with my second son, uneventful pregnancy so far.
>My first vaginal exam was yesterday and she said I was dilated 2 cm and
>that the baby's head was very low. I have many strong BH contractions
>every day.
>
>The doctor said that I would probably go early and that I should "take
>it easy". Of course, this directly conflicts with my desire to run
>around like crazy and get everything ready in case I do go early.
>
>Could you tell me how common it is to be dilated this early and how
>predictive that really is of going into labor early?
>
>Thanks,
>
>--
>Michelle
>

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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina

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