i went to the dr today, i'm one week overdue. i'm 1 cm dilated and i was just wondering if anyone knows if theres an avg amount of time it takes before labor starts once you've began dilating. i know every women is different, so it varies, but is there an average time? or how long has it taken in your experience? he said if i dont go into labor by monday, to come back in and we'll talk about inducing then. i've had contractions, some strong, but mostly mild-moderate, and they arent regular really yet. my cervix is softened and effacing also.
2007-01-03 06:31:07 · 7 answers · asked by veitedl 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I assume this is your first. With my first and second When I started dialating and having some mild contractions....ones that were more than 3 or 4 an hour...then about 2 days later I was in full labor. Did he strip your membranes yet? That also helps....that is actually what started me dialating and the contx...after that its usually withen 48hrs. Good Luck and I hope you have a happy healthy beautiful baby!
2007-01-03 06:36:50 · answer #1 · answered by HushYourFuss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's not really an average amount of time.
Some people will be 1cm, or even 3 cm for a few weeks; others don't dilate at all until they begin early labor.
If it's a recent change, that is if your cervix was closed a week ago, and NOW is 1 cm -- that could mean that you are slowly moving towards labor. If you're are lucky! Especially since you are having some contractions.
Just for fun, I'm going to make a prediction. Saturday, I predict Saturday. I'd love to know if I am right.
Good luck!
2007-01-03 14:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by who me? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i was 1 cm. for about 3 weeks. I am now 38 weeks preggo. You can be 1 cm dialated and go into labor that day or it could be a month. Every woman is different. But Good luck.
2007-01-03 14:53:04 · answer #3 · answered by connie45331 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the person. I never dilated at all and had to be induced. A friend of mine was at 1cm for weeks. My sister went from 1cm to being in labor 3 days later. Time is the only thing that will tell.
2007-01-03 14:34:30 · answer #4 · answered by kuddydawn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, unfortunatelly there's no way of knowing when the child will really come into this world. My experience took around 12 hours before I held my beautiful baby in my arms. Good luck!
2007-01-03 14:34:47 · answer #5 · answered by o302 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many weeks are you? You are not late if you are between 38-42 weeks. Due dates are just an estimate and unless there is a medical reason, I would not induce.
2007-01-03 14:35:36 · answer #6 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could go into labour today or next week. when i was 36 weeks i was 85%effaced and 3cms dialted, i went into labour a week after my due date
2007-01-03 14:33:22 · answer #7 · answered by miraclebaby_2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋