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SO i went to the doctor yesterday I am 39 weeks pregnant and my doctor checked me and said that i have not dialated and my cervix is still long or whatever she said then she said I was measuring a bit smaller which is odd because I have been measuring normally at ever visit. What could this mean I have not been seeing my regualr doctor because my regular doctor wants me to rotate around towards the last few weeks of pregnancy so i have never seen this doctor before and now she wants me to do an ultrasound. I dont get it

first baby

Well of course I am going to get the ultra sound done.

The reason why my doctor wants everyone to rotate is because she wants you to meet all of the doctors just in case she will not be delivering your baby. I mean come on do you think out of all of the doctors paitents that she will deliver your baby when you go into labor. I think that this makes perfect sense. And it also is very helpfull so if another doctor does deliver your baby you already know her and you more comfortable. That was not even what i asked but thanks anyways

Answer 1

Nothing in what you said should warrant an ultrasound. As an experiment, I had 3 different midwives measure me one after another and all three got different measurements. It's all subjective. And not being dilated has nothing to do with when you'll go into labor. Forgo the cervical checks and ultrasounds. All they'll do is set you up for interventions and problems.

Answer 2

I would, seriously REFUSE the ultrasound. If they decide that your baby is bigger or smaller than average or that your amniotic fluid is low it lead to interventions that will NOT NOT NOT improve the outcome.

They did a study, which I can try to find if you want, that looked at all the babies born over 4500g (ie clinically large) and found that the ones that were diagnosed beforehand did less well, were more likely to be born by c-section and be more likely to have complications from things like forceps. Also the babies that were not large, but were diagnosed as large did MUCH poorer than other babies of the same size.

The difference in measuring could be anything from the doctor to the position the baby is in. Please listen to your body you will know if anything is wrong. And please remember doctors work for you and not the other way around. At the very least demand to see YOUR doctor to discuss this problem before they start running tests.

Answer 3

Hi, first Congrats, I am a mother of three,okay on the cervix it's thick not long. You can measure smaller due to the fact that the baby could be dropping (a good sign) it sounds like the doc just wants to see whats going on, Because if any issue they would have done it right away, so baby doll calm down. And at times doctors get different results due to how the measure, some go to the top of the bump, but others feel around and feel for the baby.
Good Luck and God Bless you and your baby. To help with Dilation walk your butt off, the more you walk the better.and a hot bubble bath works too, a long long bubble bath, but you must have the bubbles sounds crazy but it works I have helped my girlfriends and both of my nieces.

Answer 4

They are just saying that you are not ready as of yet to go into labor. Most women dilate to 3cm a while before they actually go into "true" labor. In your case, this has not happened. She is asking for an ultrasound to determine the baby's position in your uterus. She will also be checking to see if the baby is doing ok. Some people have what MD's call "incompetent cervix", meaning that it does not dilate the way it is supposed to for delivery. The cervix must dialte to 10cm and the baby must drop down the canal to have a successful delivery. If your cervix is not dilating, and the baby is not dropping down (the ultrasound part), the doctor will continue to monitor closely (possibly send you to non- stress tests etc) to make sure that the baby is not in trouble. Sometimes, if the baby is not in head down position, the MD will attempt a "version" (manual manipulation of your baby to encourage it to turn downwards from the outside- massaging/pushing your belly). This can help sometimes. If none of this works and the baby still seems like it is not going to proceede naturally, the MD will consider a cesarean section. Don't worry, you will be consulted all the way.
I gave you a lot of info. Try not to worry. I went 42 weeks with my last baby and went through the NST (non stress test) 3 times a week for 2 months. They are painless (except for the pain in your butt getting there so often). The staff works with clients like you on a daily basis and will do everything that is necessary to keep you and your baby safe. Make sure to follow your KICK counts- the baby moves frequently during the day. If you start to notice any tinge (bloody show with mucous), start monitoring for contractions. Some MDs have numbers you can call to speak with advice nurses. These Nurses can help you feel more comfortable with what is going on with your body. If all else fails, call the Labor and Delivery unit at your hospital.
The baby will be here soon, either on its own, or with some extra help. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.
You must be so ready to have it out... you'll do just fine. Some patience and everything will come as it should. Good luck and congratulations in advance for your bundle of joy.

Answer 5

It is completely normal to measure smaller at the end of pregnancy. As the baby drops "Settles into position" they do not measure as big with the measuring tape they use....your doctor should know better and should have told you this. Look at the ultrasound as a gift, you will get pics of your fully developed baby and that is so cool...

As to not being effaced or dialated..that's ok at this point too. I went from nothing to 3cm and effaced within a week, it can even happen over night, so don't fret. If you go over due they may want to schedule a c-section or induction, so good luck.

Hope this helps and congrats.

Answer 6

Wow, I never had any problems like this during my pregnancy. It sounds to me like either there is something wrong or maybe the new doctor hasn't had a lot of experience. I would tell them that you want to see the regular doctor and that's it. I have never heard of a doctor telling you they wanted you to rotate, doctors usually don't want to let their patients see other docs unless they have to because new doctors won't know all the details about how you have been doing. I would DEFINATELY either call and say you want to see the regular doctor and then tell them you don't want to "rotate". Or I would go somewhere else until I delivered. I would be worried about being asked to rotate, either your regular doctor accepted more patients then they could handle or this is a "teaching" office and they are asking you to rotate because they want the "students" to all see what the end of a pregnancy looks like in which case you are being treated like lab equipment and may not be getting the best care. As far as I know you don't have to agree to the rotateing you can tell them you are not comfortable with it. Hope this helps.

Answer 7

um well im 36 weeks and just got checked and i am aparently dialated 1 cm, so i dont know what its liketo be that far along etc.

the measuring small thing can actually be normal, seeing as your 39 weeks along, because you can safly measure up to 2 cm more or less, and your growing really slows and can stop once you get into your last month.

the rotating of doctors, well ive been dealing with that since i first started seeing my dr. so thats normal to me, and i agree, its very good, because there is no guerenntee you will have your dr. on call when you go into labour.

the ultrasound, well i think it could lead to unnesasry interventions, but if they feel its what you need, then of course do it...

Answer 8

I would not worry about not being dilated. I was 2 cm dilated for weeks before my kids were born. Some people are not dilated at all until labor begins, this is normal. As far as the ultrasound goes, go with it. It will be cool to have pictures of your baby that far along. Could be, it is just something this doctor does. If you are uncomfortable with seeing other docs, tell your normal doctor that. Of course, it could be one of the other docs on call when you go into labor.

Answer 9

I really have no idea, there was a short segment in my university anatomy and physiology book related to cervical length and ultrasound in pregnancy but it was talking about premature birth predicting via vaginal ultrasound. But it seems that this is only done if you've previously had a second term miscarriage or are carrying twins or something to that effect. I don't think that relates to you. I know in my areas and in most provinces in Canada, there is a 24 hour hotline where you can speak to a nurse, if there is one in your area, I'd say call and ask. Sorry I couldn't be of more help, hope I didn't stress you out more.

Answer 10

Each dr/midwife has their own style of doing things. It could mean that the baby has dropped. The ultrasound could be to determine which way the baby is positioned to see if the head is down or up or even sideways. I wouldn't worry. I'm sure you won't have long before holding that bundle of joy.