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Q: 36+3 Weeks, 1cm Dilated, How Soon Can I Go Into Labor?

asked by: happiness and love on January 27th, 2006

New User

Im so excited. I just found out,that already at 36 weeks im 1cm dilated,and my doctor could feel my little boy's head.She said it was really low. Does anyone had the same ,and how soon did you go into labor??

Im due on 21st of february.I also having bh contractions,but very irregular and also abdominal cramping.Sometimes I feel very sharp pain in my vagina,almost like pinching with sharp obeject.
It will be great if there is anyone that could help me. We are very excited.

Replies(9)

Kimmeh

replied on January 30th, 2006

Active User, very eHealthy

I am 34 weeks and 3 days, and after reading this I decided to go to the hosp lol and I too am 1cm dilated...My doctor said it isn't uncommon to stay that way for a couple weeks but some people go into labor right away...I was having contractions when I was in the hospital and when I came home but they've stopped today. I wish you luck lol I want to see this baby :( I am hoping I dont have to wait too long...Lol.

lsipes

replied on February 4th, 2006

Experienced User

Quote:

.Sometimes I feel very sharp pain in my vagina,almost like pinching with sharp obeject.

that is most likely not your vagina, but actually your cervix. It could be effacing or dilating a bit more. It's very common and normal once you hit this stage. =)

tsweitzer

replied on February 13th, 2006

Experienced User

I am 38 weeks pregnant and I was having contractions for 2 days straight so I went to the hospital and I was 1 cm dialated. They had me on monitors for about 5 hours and had me hooked up to fluids. I did not dialate anymore so they sent me home. Then once I got home which was 2 days ago I have not had anymore contractions..Apparently it's just our bodies still preparing for everything..Good luck to all of you=) tiffany

Delainya

replied on November 23rd, 2007

New User

I am 37 weeks, and also dialated to 1 cm. I went back to doc 4 days later and he said I have stayed the same. Anyone have any ideas on how to move this along! I am so miserable and this is my 4th. Thanks in advance!

young Girl

replied on November 23rd, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Delainya wrote:

im 37 weeks and ive been 2 and 3cm for weeks
baby comes when the baby is ready

tiamccoy819

replied on November 24th, 2007

Active User, very eHealthy

Re: 36+3 Weeks, 1cm Dilated, How Soon Can I Go Into Labor?

happiness and love wrote:

Im so excited. I just found out,that already at 36 weeks im 1cm dilated,and my doctor could feel my little boy's head.She said it was really low. Does anyone had the same ,and how soon did you go into labor??

Im due on 21st of february.I also having bh contractions,but very irregular and also abdominal cramping.Sometimes I feel very sharp pain in my vagina,almost like pinching with sharp obeject.

It will be great if there is anyone that could help me. We are very excited.

How are you 36 weeks with a due date of February 21st??

Dannzibelle

replied on November 24th, 2007

Supporter

Re: 36+3 Weeks, 1cm Dilated, How Soon Can I Go Into Labor?

tiamccoy819 wrote:

happiness and love wrote:

Im so excited. I just found out,that already at 36 weeks im 1cm dilated,and my doctor could feel my little boy's head.She said it was really low. Does anyone had the same ,and how soon did you go into labor??

Im due on 21st of february.I also having bh contractions,but very irregular and also abdominal cramping.Sometimes I feel very sharp pain in my vagina,almost like pinching with sharp obeject.

It will be great if there is anyone that could help me. We are very excited.

How are you 36 weeks with a due date of February 21st??

Because this post is from 2006

tiamccoy819

replied on November 24th, 2007

Active User, very eHealthy

Re: 36+3 Weeks, 1cm Dilated, How Soon Can I Go Into Labor?

Dannzibelle wrote:

tiamccoy819 wrote:

happiness and love wrote:

Im so excited. I just found out,that already at 36 weeks im 1cm dilated,and my doctor could feel my little boy's head.She said it was really low. Does anyone had the same ,and how soon did you go into labor??

Im due on 21st of february.I also having bh contractions,but very irregular and also abdominal cramping.Sometimes I feel very sharp pain in my vagina,almost like pinching with sharp obeject.

It will be great if there is anyone that could help me. We are very excited.

How are you 36 weeks with a due date of February 21st??

Because this post is from 2006

Ahhh well that explains it... Embarassed

Never paid attention to the date.lol

Delainya

replied on December 25th, 2007

New User

Well doc enduced me at 38 weeks, so I guess I was ready. Funny thing is I was already having steady contractions the day I went in for enduction. I am proud to say I had a healthy 7lb 8oz baby girl, on Dec.5th. Maddison Ann. Good luck to all Razz

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