Hello, FTM here. Couple things, I’m currently 36+2 and when checked last week was told that I’m not dilated at all and 50% effaced/thinned out. Is effaced and thinned out the same thing? Also, is there anything I can do to speed up the thinning of my cervix and dilation? Like sitting a certain way with my legs open or something? I’m having a hard time with the anxiety of her coming because my sister had her first baby this past November when she was 37 weeks exactly due to being induced. So I feel like I’ve fallen behind even though I don’t think I am. Is it normal to only be 50% and not be dilated at all this far along? I’ve never done this before so thank you in advance for your kind answers.