im due nov 9.31 weeks pregnant
2006-09-12 19:04:18 · 4 answers · asked by manglebaby1983@sbcglobal.net 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
In preparation for labor and delivery, the cervix softens .The cervix thins, softens, relaxes, and opens in response to uterine contractions, which pull the cervix over the presenting fetal part.
As labor nears, the cervix begins to thin or stretch and dilate to prepare for the passage of the baby through the birth canal (vagina). How fast the cervix thins and dialtes varies from woman to woman. In some women, the cervix may and dilate slowly over a period of weeks. A first-time mother often will not dilate until active labor begins.
2006-09-12 19:17:52 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started to soften around 32 weeks (Mid-December) and my son wasn't born until Feb.
I even walked around dilated to 2 for the last 8 weeks - and wound up having to be on pitocin!
I don't think there is a cut and dry answer, but softening should start around this time in preparation for the big day.
2006-09-13 05:19:26 · answer #2 · answered by Danielle S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first answer about covers it, but i will just agree.
Your cervix can stay soft for weeks before you dilate, so just because your cervix is soft doesn't mean you will dilate soon.
Congrats on your upcoming arrival :)
2006-09-12 20:24:11 · answer #3 · answered by sheila 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm undecided what the "norm" is as each and every physique is diverse. Mine is many times gentle for approximately 4 days formerly and then starts off to diminish and company up the day after. by ability of two days after ov that's confusing and occasional x
2016-10-14 23:00:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋