I'm 37 weeks and I'm 2 cm dilated!
2006-08-24 15:40:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It doesn't always go by how far you are dilated when we consider active labour.
We look at contraction patterns - are they 4-5 minutes apart, regular, lasting 45 seconds or longer, strong to palpation?
Effacement is also very important - you cervix may be 2cm dilated but your cervix may still be very thick, especially if this is not your first baby. Your cervix need to be atleast 75-80% effaced to be in good labour.
Also the position of the baby's head - measured in stations, is it still very high, or sitting really low?
There are a lot of factors, so relax and enjoy the time your having right now waiting for baby. It all happens so fast, I wish you luck!
2006-08-24 18:26:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
4-7 cm is active labor. Do you have any medical conditions, is this your first child, membranes ruptures? if not hang on don't rush to the hospital this is completely normal. The general rule of thumb for heading to the hopital is waiting for contractions that reach a pattern of 5 minutes apart lasting 5 minutes and have been doing so for about an hour. Bottom line share your concers with your doctor. Good luck
2006-08-24 20:18:42 · answer #2 · answered by tina b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My last 4th one the took me at a 3. It depends if your active in dilating call the labor and delivery nurse at the hospital she tell you what you need to do. Congrats!
2006-08-24 15:44:05 · answer #3 · answered by LJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they usually will admit you at 3 cm with contractions, i was 2 1/2 cm for 5 weeks before i finally had my baby..by c section lol. good luck
2006-08-24 16:08:46 · answer #4 · answered by jjsoccer_18 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should be alright. i was 2 cm for at least a couple weeks. i was 8 cm when i got to the hospital and he was my first baby. had him in 6 hours. it could be a while, but congrats!
2006-08-24 15:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3+ is considered active labor. good luck
2006-08-24 16:04:26 · answer #6 · answered by Ms.Shortcake 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was 6 weeks early and dialated to 3 and he sent me to e.r.i think that is active labor but it still could take a while
2006-08-24 15:47:41 · answer #7 · answered by sassy brat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at 4 centimeters you are in active labor and at that point can then be admitted to the hospital.
2006-08-24 16:08:43 · answer #8 · answered by daisylady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4cm or more but some women stop and stay at a certain number for a while GOOD LUCK
2006-08-24 15:46:42 · answer #9 · answered by blueseawale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually its more then 5, but im not one-hundred percent for sure good luck and CONGRATS
2006-08-24 15:43:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋