Outer crevix dilated?

Momma615

Has anyone else been told there outer cervix is dilated but inner cervix us closed? If so what does that mean?

suitern

Its good if your inner cervix is still closed. The outer dilation at this point doesn't mean much per speaking with my dr yesterday.

LTMama

Mine is doing that. Doc said it's pretty normal once you've had a baby already, the outer cervix can stay a bit open. Not a problem, but ask your doc if you're concerned.

drae86

besides LTMama, are you all already getting checked? 

@LTMama, I'm glad you are out of the hospital and home with your family! hoping little man stays put for a few more weeks at least!! 

MrsLaLaBug

LTMama said:

Mine is doing that. Doc said it's pretty normal once you've had a baby already, the outer cervix can stay a bit open. Not a problem, but ask your doc if you're concerned.

^wss

LTMama

@drae86, thanks!  It's good to be home

Momma615

I did ask the midwife who told me but she didn't explain it. Just said it's an indicator for labor. Not why it happens or any details. Well I went into labor last night and am currently in L&D where they are trying to stop the contractions. I got a better explanation from the doctor

MrsLaLaBug

glad you got to speak to a doctor who explained it better.

poptart109

At 30w I was told my outer was dilated, my inner is closed. Dr said its normal in STM+ and as long as the inner is closed and cervix is long, it means no progress. The cervix is a long tube. The inner tube is where the baby is, outer towards the vag.