Dilation Problem??

Question

I’m 38+4 , edd is March 2 , I’ve been checked to see if dilated still nothing , dr says baby is still way up there . If I’m not dilated my next appointment , we have to start talking about being induced /: , anybody have any suggestions on what I can do to make some kind of dilation ? Ftm just nervous and really don’t want a c section or to be induced , rather dilate on my own /:

Answer

You can decline cervical checks. Your cervix isn’t a crystal ball. You can be dilated 1-2cm for weeks or not at all and go into labor at any moment. Your estimated due date is just that, an estimate. I’d wait at least til 41 weeks before talking about induction. Good luck mama.

Answer

My midwife and obgyn doesn’t bother checking before the overdue control(due date here is at 40+3, so I had my overdue control at 40+4) , as it doesn’t really mean or tell them anything. A lot can happen the next two weeks, and is still within what’s normal.

Answer

Things change very quickly. Your not full term yet so they really shouldn’t be checking. I went 11 days overdue and 3 days of induction and failed to dilate past 1cm so need a c section.

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I wasn’t dilated at all at my 38 week appt. I’m 39+1 today and was 1cm dilated and almost fully effaced. The last few days I’ve been bouncing on my exercise ball every night, going for walks, and doing squats. Also had sex for the first time in over 3 months yesterday. I think it helped!

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