Dilation Q.

I posted before about us UK Mums not being checked for dilation until labour.

However, those of you who DO get checked and know how far dilated and effaced you are at like 38 weeks, did you just KNOW in yourself that you was dilated?

Like, I know it sounds odd but did you have any signs without being actually checked?

I haven’t lost my plug or anything but my midwife said baby is head down (when feeling my belly) and I just wondered if this means I may be dilated a little?

I am very active with my 7 and 2 year old everyday and have lots of pressure down there. So much heaviness and dragging every time I stand up, I feel like she’s going to fall out!