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Q: 3cm with no labor pains

asked by: NOLA_MOMMY_504 on September 2nd, 2009

New User

So, this is my 3rd baby within 3 1/2 years.
I've had 2 drug free labors & deliveries.

Both of my previous daughters were born at 37wks.

At 35wks, i began to dilate(to 1cm) & thin. I was put on restrictive duties & 5 days later, at 36wks, i had dilated to 2cm & was 50% effaced.
I stayed the same at 37wks, but at my appt yesterday(38wks1d) she told me i was a FULL 3cm!

She thinks it's AMAZING that i seem to dilate without any pain.

What i'm wondering is how long do you think it's possible to stay 3cm without labor kicking in like...tomorrow?! LOL!

Replies(1)

kerryn

replied on September 11th, 2009

Experienced User

i was 3 cm for about 3 weeks and delivered at 41w 6 days naturally. The labour and birth happened really quick though, i didnt even know i was in labour coz my contractions never got closer that 7 mins apart! so its possible to go weeks, but be prepared for a very quick labour lol

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