I'm 36 weeks, 50% effaced with no dilation. Should I really still be working?

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I'm 36 weeks and stated bleeding from my cervix. Went to the hospital to find out that I'm  not dilated but 50% effaced. My OB says they can't pull me from work until 38 weeks but I'm scared and I'm so uncomfortable. Anyone else gone through the same and have any insight?

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If you are that much effaced already I would think when it's time to labor you will dilate pretty quickly :) just take it easy for now ;)

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I'm 32 weeks with 50%effaced, no dilation . My doc dint seem very concerned. He just asked me to go easy on lifting heavy things, hydrate and take breaks.

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As someone who works for a company where people use FMLA all the time- I would question that- the only thing I can think of is they are trying to give you enough time with baby after birth under FMLA if you have already used some...good luck :)

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Why can't they pull you from work? Do you have maternity leave or could you not do FMLA until baby is born?

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I'm still working, up until 39 weeks

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One of my old coworkers was 3 cm dialated (idk about effacement) at 35 weeks, she ended up passing her due date and had to be induced

I'm 36 weeks, 50% effaced with no dilation. Should I really still be working?

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