Cervix dilation

Kelliann98 · September 2013

Hi ladies.. Newb here

I'm almost hesitant about posting because I've been a lurker and normally if I have a question someone else has answered it before I could post.. Well a little intro about me to get started.. I'm due 10/31 and have a scheduled c section for 10/25 to my extreme disappointment

I never knew until I conceived that I have a heart shaped uterus. So I've been termed a 'high risk pregnancy' honestly I feel lucky because I've had a generally easy pregnancy esp for being high risk.. I'm expecting a little girl (Tenley) and have no signs yet of having to deliver early, although my drs we're just certain I wouldn't make it to 34 weeks! Anyways my question.. And I've looked it up before posting bc I know that irritates the regulars

.. Is it possible to feel yourself dilating? I'm only 35 wks and I think it's the norm around 36 to get cervical checks, but I'm a FTM and I'm feeling different .. You know.. There. Definitely not trying to rush things but just happy she's hung in there this long. Anyone out there swear they've felt themselves dilating??? So curious

kimbo1216 · September 2013

Hmm. Idk. When I had my IUDs placed, I could the dilation because the doc dilates you to do it. There are times when I think I feel a similar sharp feeling down there, but I don't really know if it's me actively dilating or not.

My guess is there is no real way of knowing unless you get checked, then have the feeling and get checked again right away to see if you made progress.

Jenball717 · September 2013

I have no idea. But thanks for the intro!

yesthisiskim0401 · September 2013

Deft can't feel it. I feel her head butting/punching my cervix and I swear I will have a little baby hand hanging out but that has yet to happen. But that's all I feel.

babygiantquest · September 2013

That's a really interesting question, and I would like to know myself now that you've asked it.

...but welcome aboard!

chelseyestelle · September 2013

I was checked this week and was shocked that my doctor said I was already at a one just because I haven't felt a thing! Not even BH. He said its from the baby and his head pushing down all the time. I'll take it.

Kelliann98 · September 2013

Thanks everyone! I def feel pressure bc she's head down and I feel like she may just fall out with a good sneeze!! That's just wishful thinking. I've been having weekly NST testing and the doc noticed contractions on and off but I'm super anxious to see if I've made any progress with them. I know it's early and I want her to be healthy but I also wanna see my contractions are doing something productive. Just tired of waiting to see what I've made

come on Tenley!!!!

Jalee85 · September 2013

I would say that the only indication I had of dilating as PP has said, was my BH contractions.

blueeyedrose86 · September 2013

I don't know how helpful this will be, but I read this today and thought it was pretty interesting! It might only be relevant to active labor.

Edit: warning: butt cracks galore lol

https://birthwithoutfearblog.com/2013/06/06/alternative-methods-of-checking-dilation-the-purple-line-and-more/

Inn2 · September 2013

Welcome! And I'd say no for me, but then my cervix has been traumatized with all the pokings/work done, this pregnancy, plus my LO never leaves it alone.....so hard to tell!

CamFam · September 2013

I am 3 cm and feel no different this time than when I never dilated with my son. (I was induced). My doctor said you are more likely to feel effacement than dilation.

Kelliann98 · September 2013

blueeyedrose86 said:
I don't know how helpful this will be, but I read this today and thought it was pretty interesting! It might only be relevant to active labor.

Edit: warning: butt cracks galore lol

https://birthwithoutfearblog.com/2013/06/06/alternative-methods-of-checking-dilation-the-purple-line-and-more/

This was horrifying to my hubby!! Ooooo his world is about to be rocked! Very interesting tho thanks

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