on Feb. 14th i go in for my 36 week checkup, where they will be checking wheather or not im dialating, seeing as this is my first pregnancy, what are the chances that i could be dialating??? im so confussed by this whole thing...and if im dialating lets say 1 cm, does it mean labour could start soon??? could i still go into a pool? because my wedding is next friday (16th) i know im going to ask my doctor but thought i would ask people here
2007-02-08 07:42:58 · 13 answers · asked by ruspecialenuf 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It means nothing. Cervical checks are USELESS unless you are in active labor. You don't even need to consent to the exam if you don't want to. It's just another way that doctors try to "manage" your pregnacy, labor and birth.
You could walk around for a week or more 100% effaced and 3-4 cm dilated. (I did!) Or you could be closed up tight as a bank vault and give birth a few hours later.
Many midwives don't do cervical checks prior to mom going into active labor. Some don't even do them in labor!
Yes, you can go into a pool or take a bath right up until your water breaks.
2007-02-08 07:49:25 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
When I had my first two appts. where they checked for dilation, I wasn't dilated at all. Most people are dialated to 1 for awhile, so you should still have some time. Yes, you can still get into a pool. Studies have proven that water can only be forced into the vagina like if you're jumping in or doing a cannonball. Both of which I highly doubt you'll be doing while 9 months pregnant.
Good Luck and Congratulations on your marriage and the baby.
2007-02-08 15:49:36 · answer #2 · answered by Aaliyah & Natalie's Mommy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was dialated to 1 and 50% effaced at 36 weeks, dialated to 2 and 100% effaced at 37 weeks, and then had the baby a week later at 38 weeks.
2007-02-08 15:47:01 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are dialated it will more then likely only be a one or two. No this does not mean that labor will start soon but it can. Discuss with you doc that you are getting married in a few days and let them give you a list of do's and don'ts. Congradulations on your little one and your marriage.
2007-02-08 15:49:23 · answer #4 · answered by mommy of two 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be 1cm dialated forever (ok, not forever, but for days or even weeks). You don't really feel anything when you're only 1cm.
I wouldn't think there is a problem with a pool, as long as your water is not broken, the baby is still protected in you.
2007-02-08 15:47:21 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa E. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are dilatated 1 or 2cm labor could start anytime but it could also be a few weeks. Then the doctor will tell you not to lift anything heavy or not do any effort (which is valuable advice anyhow), but for swimming, I think it is still ok. Have a nice end of pregnancy and a beautiful wedding!
2007-02-08 15:49:45 · answer #6 · answered by Viv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its possible that you could be dialating but labor prob. wont start that soon. I was dialated to 1 cm for a couple weeks. Congratulations and good luck
2007-02-08 15:47:33 · answer #7 · answered by Jennifer H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went for my 36th week appointment today and I wasnt dialated at all :( I really hoped that I would be, because I am so sick of being pregnant. Good luck and I hope that you're moving along quicker than I am!!! Congrats on your wedding too!
2007-02-08 21:44:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant go in a pool, and being dialated 1 cm doesnot mean u will start labor soon. ur dr may want to strech u since u are 36 weeks, u need to just take it easy until the baby is born.
2007-02-08 15:49:06 · answer #9 · answered by cowgurlmo 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you can swim until your water breaks. i had my daughter at 36 weeks. so you could be dialating.
2007-02-08 15:47:26 · answer #10 · answered by LOVE MY LIFE 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋