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Morgan9847

My doctor says I'm a fingertip dilated, what does that mean?

wisco29

Morgan9847 said:

My doctor says I'm a fingertip dilated, what does that mean?

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VitaLuna

His/her fingertip fits in/on the cervix. It means nothing as far as your pregnancy goes.

It would be a good idea to read up on dilation, stages of labor, etc.

camusoh2011

Morgan9847 said:

What is MUD?

Made Up Drama. Basically, you have been a member for a while, but never posted. Your first two posts in one day were a little out there so there is suspicion that you are just seeking attention or trying to stir the pot.

surferP528

I agree with what the other posters said, but I'd also like to add that from what I've read, at the beginning it doesn't really matter how far dilated you are because women can dilate slightly early on and then stay that way for a while.

wisco29

Google?

camusoh2011

It means you should ask your doctor and pick up a pregnancy book asap! 

SoSweetTea1124

it means a fingertip..... not sure how much more clear that could be. Also translates to about 1cm.

oxsarah7ox

It means exactly what your dr said.

Also, this post and another one today (about confusion over paternity of this child) were the only posts by this person. Probably MUD fake posts.

NHKx2

I don't think it's absurd enough to be MUD, just ignorant enough to make me worry for the baby's future. 

kalenvan

It's mean you're having a cat...not a baby.

Morgan9847

What is MUD?

Morgan9847

Yea, I've been a member but I've never posted. These questions popped into my head today. For the 2 people who commented and was very ignorant and rude doesn't need to comment anymore. I got the paternity down. I know who the father is but I'm tired of him denying her. This isn't made up drama and I didn't post a question just to get shut down and have everyone say they are worried about my child. There is now worry here. I've got my daughter. She will be well supported, loved and taken care of. I'm sorry I posted 2 questions in the same day. I won't post anymore. Sorry, again, this is my first pregnancy and I have questions. Have a good night everyone.

camusoh2011

I think the point was more than we don't understand the question. A fingertip dilated means that your cervix is dilated to the width of a fingertip... your other post sounded more like the guy was doubting it, but if he doesn't believe you then the best way to convince him is a DNA test after baby is here.

DrillSergeantCat

Morgan9847 said:

Yea, I've been a member but I've never posted. These questions popped into my head today. For the 2 people who commented and was very ignorant and rude doesn't need to comment anymore. I got the paternity down. I know who the father is but I'm tired of him denying her. This isn't made up drama and I didn't post a question just to get shut down and have everyone say they are worried about my child. There is now worry here. I've got my daughter. She will be well supported, loved and taken care of. I'm sorry I posted 2 questions in the same day. I won't post anymore. Sorry, again, this is my first pregnancy and I have questions. Have a good night everyone.

Dude really?? You ask what a fingertip dilated (which is pretty self-explanatory) but call PPs ignorant? Not cool.

NHKx2

Also, in an effort to give you some helpful advice and not just a snarky response, if you ever don't understand something your doctor tells you, ASK YOUR DOCTOR WHAT THEY MEAN. No reason to leave an appointment confused. 

RissKay

DrillSergeantCat said:

Yea, I've been a member but I've never posted. These questions popped into my head today. For the 2 people who commented and was very ignorant and rude doesn't need to comment anymore. I got the paternity down. I know who the father is but I'm tired of him denying her. This isn't made up drama and I didn't post a question just to get shut down and have everyone say they are worried about my child. There is now worry here. I've got my daughter. She will be well supported, loved and taken care of. I'm sorry I posted 2 questions in the same day. I won't post anymore. Sorry, again, this is my first pregnancy and I have questions. Have a good night everyone.

Dude really?? You ask what a fingertip dilated (which is pretty self-explanatory) but call PPs ignorant? Not cool.

ALL OF THIS. Don't. You need to ask your OB, or use logic. But don't call people here ignorant. 

ANDPLUSALSO: your other post was so random, and also not something strangers online would be able to answer for you. So... yeah.