Hi. My sister is exactly 6 months pregnant and she was in the hospital for 2 days because the doc. found out that she was 1cm dilated already! I've heard some people go to labor and they're not even 1cm yet! So have any of you had this happen to you? Does this mean the baby will be more pre-mature, for sure? My sis is out of the hospital and has been put on bedrest. Thanks for any help!
2006-07-26 16:11:20 · 8 answers · asked by muldergirls1 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
And some women are dilated early and do not ever have any problems. I was dilated early on (not quite 6 months) but didn't have my baby until 9 months. I wouldn't worry too much.
2006-07-26 16:14:55 · answer #1 · answered by Kelli 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dos told me I was 2 cm dialated at 7 1/2 months and that it wasn't anything to worry about. If she is having labor pains or her water breaks, then she needs to go to the doctor. Otherwise, i would tell her to do the same thing. Bed rest is probably the best thing for her. this doesn't mean that she will for sure have a premature baby, but it can happen. Here is some good news though... most fetuses that come out any time after 6 months have a really good chance of survival. Try to help her out and not let her get stressed out or do anything like heavy lifting or standing for long periods of time. As long as she follows the docs orders, she should be fine. I hope all goes well and good luck!
2006-07-26 23:19:13 · answer #2 · answered by Autumn_Anne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every pregnancy is differant. Your sister has already done the right thing by seeing a doctor and staying on bedrest. No one can say whether or not the baby will be really early, but she does need to follow orders and stay down in hopes of carrying to at least 36-38 weeks. Alot depends on the condition of her cervix and whether or not she has any bleeding or other abnormal discharge. Hope that you will have a precious, healthy bundle of joy in the family soon...but not too soon!
2006-07-26 23:18:32 · answer #3 · answered by Momto6 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some go months being dialated to a 2 so don't worry . Help her and make sure she stays in bed though because you don't want an early baby if you don't have to. The baby is safe now.Play games or bring her books and mags. and help her with food and house work so she won't feel like she has to get up because it is piling up. Make sure she knows that it isn't an inconvenience for you to do it. Congrats on the baby and I will say a prayer for your sister and baby.
2006-07-26 23:22:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was 7 months i was 3 cm dialated. can u believe when i actually went into labor..by the time i got to the hospital I was 8 cm...i was also 4 days late with a healthy baby. her body is just preparing her for the big day. don't worry. oh and active labor starts around 4cm
2006-07-26 23:21:06 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was 1 cm dilated for a long time before I actually gave birth.. ( almost a week)... they even induced and nothing happened... (my baby reacted so they had to remove the drip)... left me there... finally I had a c-sect... it really took so long... depends on each person... your sis needs bed rest so the baby wont come out until it is time...
2006-07-27 00:33:49 · answer #6 · answered by Sheila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother was dialated 2 cm for 6 months of her pregnancy on all 4 kids. She also had all her kids 2 weeks past their duedates!! It's really a question for whoever is monitoring her pregnancy like doct, midewife.
2006-07-26 23:16:41 · answer #7 · answered by tigreria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doesnt neccessarily mean anything but the doctor is being cautious, which i totally agree with. Is this her first child? if not, then its pretty common for her to be dilated already. you are usually slightly dilated all the time after child #1.
2006-07-26 23:16:41 · answer #8 · answered by Mina222 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋