Dilation and Cervix changes
Tiffanyr055
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I am almost 36 weeks and had my last check up last week where my cervix was checked. My doctor said that my cervix was low (kind of surprised tone) and that I was a tiny bit effaced but no dilation. After that, my husband and I had intercourse a couple nights afterwards and he swore he could feel something. I was confused so I washed my hands and put on gloves to see what he was talking about and sure enough my cervix felt super low and this time I felt a line like deal with an opening and I quickly got freaked out and realized I was starting to dilate. This is my first pregnancy so I’m not sure if my questions are silly but should I let my doctor know I am dilated? I get frequent contractions every day mostly irregular but am getting more and more “crampy” every day. Also, what does it mean when my cervix is low? She said the baby’s head was resting on my pelvis and head down and that he can only go further down from here. She also felt his head. Will my cervix get even lower? Or will it stay as low as it is now? I can’t find any threads about a low cervix. I just have a feeling I will go into labor early so I am really paying attention to my body and looking for some answers. Any positive/helpful feedback would be great!
Re: Dilation and Cervix changes
Do you know what your cervix normally feels like? Like did you check it regularly while ttc or anything?
You don't need to call your doctor though, if you are dilated that's fine, if not that's okay too. It really means absolutely nothing either way. I have no idea where your cervix is now so I can't say how low it will get. Mine generally gets pretty low as my pregnancies progress but it is all relative to what your normal cervical position is. Some women's cervix is always on the low side. Some their cervix stays pretty high. Just remember that cervical changes really don't mean a thing in terms of when you will go into labor. Just trust your body will do what it is supposed to do at the right time.