I'm 37 weeks and 3cm dilated???

Question

I'm so tried right now this is my 2nd pregnancy in 7 years so this feels like the 1st time all over agian with new disconforts. Well right now I'm 37 wks and 3 cm dilated is there anything I can do to help the process out. I'm a little scared also my baby head is already down but my cervix is way behind. Now i'm wondering if I might need a c-section. The nusre tell me that my cervix needs to move forward will my baby head allow that to happen.

Answer 1

Don't worry. When you get pains the cervix will align and come forward.

Answer 2

I was 3cm at 37 weeks and still went a week overdue. Sorry - but it's true that could happen. But you could go into labor tomorrow - there is no telling. And nothing you do is going to make it come any faster, but if it makes you feel better to try, just go at all those old wives tales - walking, squatting, s*x, eating spicy foods, etc.

Hang in there, good luck!

Answer 3

s***n softens the cervix, so having s*x might help, but I wouldn't be in a rush unless your doctor feels it needs to happen early for a medical reason.  Your baby might want to take his/her time until 40 weeks or later.