does this mean with a few more Braxton Hicks that I should be pushing baby out shortly or is that still no way to tell? I'm thinking by the 2nd. (at the latest)
2006-08-25 11:11:35 · 10 answers · asked by l_horton4nightfall 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
it is terrible to have a soft cervix and nothing is happening. im due sept 4th and have had a soft cervix for 3 weeks and only dilated to a 1, maybe 2 cm. i am anxious as well, but everyone is different. you probally know already, but when the contractions get longer, stronger and closer together in a pattern, for at least an hour then you are ready to have baby! good luck with the waiting game!
2006-08-25 11:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by justonemore_25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your cervix will soften in the last few weeks of pregnancy..it's preparing to stretch to accommodate the passage of the baby. if you are dilated 1-2cm it's about the size of a dime or nickel. you can stay that way for 3 weeks or more. braxton-hicks contractions is not labor. when you have ctx regularly over the course of 2 hours, coming every five minutes and lasting for 1-1 1/2 min. you are in active labor. usually you feel pain in your lower back radiating around and a tightening across your belly. page your doc and get to the hospital.
2006-08-25 11:42:03 · answer #2 · answered by aveinda137 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First let me say Congtatulations on your New Bundle of Joy . Second , even though your cervix is softened it could still be a little while before your baby is born . And form my own experiance I went past my due date with 3 of my 4 kids and had to have inductions even though my cervix was completly softened and ready and I had to have my water broke also . I learned one very Important thing and that is that EVERY Pregnancy is different !!!!
2006-08-25 11:24:59 · answer #3 · answered by cherrycandy32 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means your cervix is ripening or softening. Unfortunately there are not tell tale signs unless your are contracting like a mad woman that labor is on its way. I had a friend in the same boat and she had to be induced after her due date. Dont rush it your bundle of joy will be here before you know it. Congrats and good luck
2006-08-25 11:15:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good luck i walked around for 3 weeks with a soft cervix and 1 cm dialated. but for your sake i hope that means you are ready togo. Congrats
2006-08-25 11:14:21 · answer #5 · answered by sexyheater 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That means it is about time you are ready to be in labor. You will feel a lot of pain during labor, but after the labor is over, you will feel that it is worst every minute of pain you are going throug.
Be ready to be a mother waking up every three hours to feed the new born.
2006-08-25 11:20:39 · answer #6 · answered by kathy T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thinking Fast Labor thoughts for you.
Good luck.
2006-08-25 11:16:38 · answer #7 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could mean that. Either way I just wanted to wish you good luck
2006-08-25 11:15:54 · answer #8 · answered by Claire O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
baby's coming soon good luck!
2006-08-25 11:21:48 · answer #9 · answered by ♥♥Soon to Be Mrs.F♥♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what he meant...something you should have asked while you were there at your appt.
2006-08-25 11:23:21 · answer #10 · answered by Coast2CoastChat.com 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋