I am 31 weeks and the doctor just told me that my cervix is softened, does this mean I will go into labour early?
(This is my second pregnancy.)
2006-09-13 12:38:00 · 8 answers · asked by 0bnsgrl0 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Not at all. Our cervixes soften at different rates. Your cervix may be a bit soft but no where near effacing (thinning) or dilating (opening). I had a hard posterior(facing back) cervix and a baby in my arms 4 hours later. My friend and birth colleague had a 4 cms dilated, soft cervix for 3 weeks. It varies from person to person.
Remember that full term is 37-42 weeks. In reality you only have 6 weeks to go.
If you ever feel concerned, notice show or alot of pressure with contractions, definitely check it out. But in the mean time, sit back and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy. Take care :)
2006-09-13 12:43:54 · answer #1 · answered by Love Birth 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. I don't mean to put a damper on things but it doesn't mean anything.
I am 38 weeks and two weeks ago dr. said I was dialated to 2 and 70% thinned out, last week I was at 3 and this week I am at 5. And still no baby.
You can walk around like that until your actual due date.
2006-09-13 12:58:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did he say softened or thinned out? If it is thinning out there is a higher chance of delivering early.
2006-09-13 12:43:03 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not necessarily full term is 37 to 40 weeks so by now i should say you'd have a soft cervix.in 6 weeks you'll be FULL term
2006-09-13 13:02:49 · answer #4 · answered by ally'smom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like things are getting ready to happen it could take a few more weeks but it should not take long now good luck to you and your baby.
2006-09-13 12:42:43 · answer #5 · answered by mcdanieljoanie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually when it has sofened the body is preparing for labour so theres a good chance you could, visit babyzone.co.uk theres loads of useful information on there, good luck!
2006-09-13 12:42:19 · answer #6 · answered by Leesa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why didn't you ask your doctor?
2006-09-13 18:00:42 · answer #7 · answered by lily 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its just gas
2006-09-13 12:41:15 · answer #8 · answered by answers 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋