Dilation question???

Question

How far along were you when you found out that you were dilating and how effaced were you? Also how long after you found out that you were dilated did you give birth?

Answer 1

At my 36 week appointment, my doctor checked me for dilation because I had been feeling some contractions.  I was 1 cm (no big deal for 4th child) and 50% effaced.  At 37 weeks, I was 2 cm dilated, 60% effaced, and at 38 weeks, I was between 2-3 cm and still 60% effaced.  I gave birth four days after my 38 week appointment, making it about four weeks since I first found out I was dilating.  You can be dilated, even at 3 cm, for quite awhile before giving birth, though.  There's no good way of predicting how long it will be before you are in active labor once dilation begins.  It can happen all in one day, or it can happen over a matter of weeks.  

Answer 2

I started dilating at 36 weeks. I was 2 cm & 50% effaced for 3 weeks and 3 cm for 1 week. Im 40 weeks now and still preggo. Being induced on monday. My sister was dilated at a 4 for 3 weeks. So it doesnt mean your going to give birth right after you start to dilate.

:/ I wish it did...

Answer 3

i found out for sure at 36 weeks that i was 3cm.  i could feel it happening though, my doc said u cant but i knew before my exam that i was already dilating.  went today and am 4 cm dilated and 80% effaced

Answer 4

I have five children, and started dilating about two weeks before each of them. About one week before delivery I am usually about 60% effaced...but I have easy births..it is different for everyone. I think the average is about two weeks.

Answer 5

I'm right there with you. I didn't even know I was dilating at first. I went to the doc and told them I lost my mucus plug and she checked me out an said I was dilating so that means I didn't even feel the contractions. It still can be another 2 weeks after you start till the baby is born.

Answer 6

I am due sept 6! I am 2cm and 50% I have a doctors appointment tomorrow and hoping I am more dilated. I am so miserable. I don't know if i can last 10 more days I have such bad cramps.