My back hurts but that's pretty much about it...I don't really waddle or anything and I don't feel like she is down that far at all but when the Dr checked me she could feel her head. Shouldn't I? Also I'm worried that if I have sex..we'll poke her. LOL.
2006-12-08 02:21:11 · 18 answers · asked by volcomgrly23 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I do feel kind of sore down there though
2006-12-08 02:23:05 · update #1
You are only 2cm dilated which means that the doctor felt the head upon manipulation...which means he knew where to look for the position of the baby and etc...The baby is in position for birth; you need to dilate more...you probably have a while to go yet.
2006-12-08 02:27:26 · answer #1 · answered by Patches6 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No you won't feel her head because it is the cervix that is dilated and effaced and that is where her head is. The cervix is at the end of the birth canal (vagina). The end of the vagina is usually between 5-7 inches from the outer edge that you can see and feel. All of people don't know that there are not very many nerve endings inside the vagina, which means you probably don't feel much at all. Maybe some pressure. If you have ever had your boyfriend or husband " bottom out " that is where your baby actually is right now. It doesn't sound like you have anything to worry about. As long as your dr is ok with your progress, you should be fine. I would ask your dr about sex, not because you will hit her but because there is a hormone in semen that can bring on labor, so if you are too early to deliver definately ask the dr. I am not a dr or anything, but I had the same types of questions when I was pregnant, so I am happy to share what I learned then. I was 3 cm dilated and 75% effaced for 2 1/2 months and everything worked out fine. good luck and enjoy your baby.
2006-12-08 02:38:26 · answer #2 · answered by litningbug 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 01:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by wheelwright 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Must be your first baby. There is quite a way for that baby to travel, yet. The birth canal is not where you are dilated. It is the cervix. But her head is in the downward position and is resting inside your pelvic cavity. 60% effaced means that you still have to wait a bit for the cervix to thin out and the rest of the dilating process to begin. Take some walks with your partner and it is perfectly safe to have relations. As a matter of fact, that is one of the things a health professional will tell you can bring your labor on. You won't poke the baby's head because she is inside a bag of water. She is very well protected.
2006-12-08 02:27:30 · answer #4 · answered by The Y!ABut 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry.....your birth canal is actually not that shallow.....so you can still have sex without poking your baby. You're only 2cm dilated at this point, meaning, your baby, although head down and descended, is still quite a far way in. If you feel fine, and not too sore, go ahead and enjoy yourself with your partner. And congratulations! :)
2006-12-08 02:31:40 · answer #5 · answered by m 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No you wouldnt feel her head but you may feel pressure.
They judge CM based on how many fingers can go into the cercix. So if your 2 CM then thats 2 fingers! The baby head is bigger then 2 fingers.
Try a warm shower. Walking and nipple stimulation to get things started. Also WALK and Walk some more lol
2006-12-08 02:31:43 · answer #6 · answered by angelmwilson 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Um..her head wont ACTUALLY be between your legs, otherwise you would have gone through labour and be about to drop a baby on the floor.
You do know what a cervix is right? Well, its open to two centimeters. You need it to be open to 10 for the baby to come out. When the doctor reached up in there, he reached up into the 2 centimeter hole and felt the babies head in there.
He didnt actually mean the head was coming out.
You did read about pregnancy right? I mean, I just hope you know whats giong on down there....
2006-12-08 02:54:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't have sex unless you are ready for the baby. I was 5cm 100% effaces and I didn't feel a difference. In fact I was still taking care of my 2 year old. If you do have sex you will not poke her.
2006-12-08 02:52:26 · answer #8 · answered by Cynthia G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even at 60% effaced, there isn't much you would feel. Sex is fine too, as long as your water doesn't break, and it could actually help get things going faster anyways. 2 cm isn't anything! I was at 2 cm for over 2 weeks, and was still induced for being too far past by due date! Good Luck!
2006-12-08 02:31:22 · answer #9 · answered by angie_laffin927 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hm. two days before my labor started I could feel the baby's head starting to come out. It was so weird and uncomfortable. I had to sit on the side of my hip, or I felt I was squashing her head! haha.
2006-12-08 02:53:41 · answer #10 · answered by bb 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋