I'm a little confused?

Question

i'm 37 weeks, and had my doctors appointment yesterday. she checked my cervix, and said i'm still at 1cm, but the baby has dropped and is at -1 station. she said my cervix is still high, and am not yet effaced. i thought that when you start to dilate and the baby drops, it helps thin your cervix. i'm just a little confused, and wonder if this has happened to anyone else. thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Dilation and effacement tell very little about when your baby is ready. Baby can drop at any time. Your body takes weeks to prepare for birth and many things occur during this time. Here are some signs to watch for as your body begins to prepare for birth: