3rd Trimester

*sigh* I have a really stupid question....

Keep in mind dd1 was always a planned c/s (breech) so I never went through any of this stuff : )

This baby is head down and I've been tons of pressure the last day or so. I asked my OB about it today and asked if that meant maybe she dropped, since I don't know what that feels like he checked me and said I was "open". Before I could ask what that meant he went on to tell me her head was right there, blah blah etc etc. So I forgot to ask what "open" meant. Can anybody tell me what he means? It's not of huge importance since I'm having another c/s. I'm more or less just curious.

Thanks and I'm feelin' kinda stupid for asking this : / 

Re: *sigh* I have a really stupid question....

  • dilated I assume.

    I hate when the doctor talks so fast and then I leave scratching my head thinking "wait...what??"

     

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  • Yeah.. probably just barely dilated. 
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  • I would assume as well that he was referring to you being dialated a bit.  Typically though they tell you how many cm and do not just leave it so vague as to say you are open.  My last appt I was told I was not dialated or effaced Sad but that she could feel the baby's head.  So I asked what station I was and she told me -3.  So my DD's head is still a bit high.  Since this is my first I went to the classes and have read so that I know what to ask the doc when she says stuff I am not quite sure of.  I know how you feel though.  I hate being lost when they talk to me in all that medical terminology.
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  • Yea open means dilated, your cervix is no longer closed- it's open. The fact that he didn't tell you how much means he's not concerned. Guess baby is ready to come out!
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