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what's better...higher percentage of effacement or...

ShariJennShariJenn member
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dilation?

What happens when your 100% effaced?  And, can you still be 1cm and 100% effaced?

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Re: what's better...higher percentage of effacement or...

  • Garnetbaby09Garnetbaby09
    I am pretty sure you can...  IMO I would rather be more dialated than effaced
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  • nov05OHbridenov05OHbride

    Being effaced is a better indicator than dilated on how soon the baby will come.  You can be 3cm dilated for example, for 3 weeks but, doesn't mean baby is ready to come out.  If you're 100% effaced, get ready because baby is on the way!

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  • JimsBride08JimsBride08
    I have no idea!  My OB doesn't say anything about effacement, only dilation. 
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  • ShariJennShariJenn member
    got it, thanks!  I'm hoping for another 25% effacement move this week haha.  I went from 50-75% in a week, so I figured if I keep going at that rate...I'll go into labor by Friday :)
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  • Garnetbaby09Garnetbaby09
    imagenov05OHbride:

    Being effaced is a better indicator than dilated on how soon the baby will come.  You can be 3cm dilated for example, for 3 weeks but, doesn't mean baby is ready to come out.  If you're 100% effaced, get ready because baby is on the way!

    And I thought it was the other way around... what do I know?  :)

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  • ShariJennShariJenn member
    imageGarnetbaby09:
    imagenov05OHbride:

    Being effaced is a better indicator than dilated on how soon the baby will come.  You can be 3cm dilated for example, for 3 weeks but, doesn't mean baby is ready to come out.  If you're 100% effaced, get ready because baby is on the way!

    And I thought it was the other way around... what do I know?  :)

    Yea, but won't you be happy if your doc says your 95-100% effaced today now? :)

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  • nov05OHbridenov05OHbride
    Yes,with my first baby I was 3cm dilated and "thought" I was having contractions.  I saw my dr. and she said even though I was 3cm dilated, I was only 80%effaced.  I needed to be 100% effaced.    Plus, she said "you'll know when you're having contractions".  Boy, was she right.  Now when my second baby comes in March, I'll definitely know this time around!
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  • TARAnjTARAnj
    yesterday I was 80% effaced and hoping to move on up rather soon! Doctor did give me the speech on when to call her...etc, so that is giving me high hopes! :)
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  • nanceroonanceroo
    imagenov05OHbride:

    Being effaced is a better indicator than dilated on how soon the baby will come.  You can be 3cm dilated for example, for 3 weeks but, doesn't mean baby is ready to come out.  If you're 100% effaced, get ready because baby is on the way!

     this is so helpful to know - thanks!!

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