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Re: cervix question
From: Jessica (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 30 Apr 2003 22:03:20 -0500 (CDT)
I had that happen with all of my pregnancies. As you begin to progress
in labor, your cervix moves forward and is more reachable. With my last
child I was 5 centimeters dialated but the nurse could not get to my
cervix. Your cervix will move forward very rapidly. Relax, you're
almost there. Good luck on a safe delivery!
At Wed, 30 Apr 2003, Alicia wrote:
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>I am 37w3d and am 2 cm dialated, 90% effaced. I have been having strong
>contractions for the past couple of weeks. Earlier this week they were
>five minutes apart and unbearable - I couldn't walk or talk through
>them. My doctor said that when they got like this to go to labor and
>delivery. When I got there, they put me on a monitor to verify my
>contractions and then did an internal exam. An hour later, the nurse
>did another and said there was no change even though the contractions
>were getting stronger. She suggested that I get up and move around a
>bit, perhaps to "jump start" things. So we walked around the ward for
>about an hour (with me practically falling to my knees with each
>contraction) then the nurse asked to do another exam. When she did this
>one, I literally bawled from the pain. I have NEVER had an exam hurt so
>badly, this hurt worse than the contractions! The nurse apologized and
>explained that my cervix was behind the baby's head and she had a hard
>time reaching it. I would have asked questions then but was in too much
>pain. I have searched the web and found hardly anything regarding this.
>Is this normal?
>How is it even possible?
>With the head in front of the cervix, will labor progress slower? I was
>told I was in "prelabor" because my cervix wasn't changing despite the
>painful regular contractions. Right now they are still five minutes
>apart but the intensity varies so I haven't made another trip to labor
>and delivery. I see my doctor tomorrow but would like some idea about
>my cervix before I go in for my check up.
>Thanks!
>
>--
>Alicia
>
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Jessica
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