TMI dilating?

Question

I am 29 weeks and let’s say that I have been noticing that if I pee or sit on the floor I feel that my vagina is “open”/dilated is this normal? I am only 29 weeks. Should I go see my midwife? It feels so weird but I also feel dumb going there because of this and if after is nothing 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

Answer

Your cervix dilates and generally you don’t know unless you get checked, yes you may have cramps and contractions but that doesn’t always mean your dilating. Your entire groin region is swollen when pregnant which is normal and your pelvic girdle begins to hang lower into pelvic floor area the heavier the baby gets which can feel like outside vagina opening/ vaginal pressure even anal pressure.  I’m a nurse so sorry if it’s too technical. Also this is my 3rd baby. I too have this feeling amongst so many others at 31 weeks, this feeling also started earlier around 27 wks.

Answer

Can you describe the sensation more? It’s unlikely you would feel your cervix dilating unless you have cramping as well. You can dilate without cramping, but this is usually “silent,” and folks don’t notice it unless they have other symptoms (like bleeding, etc.).

Answer

You would not feel your uterus dilate/open what you might be feeling is your hips are loosening in preparation for birth so it does feel more loose and open in that sense

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