50-60% Effaced!

BManquen

Well, I am now going to the Ob every week. Yesterday they checked my cervix for the first time and I am 50-60% effaced!  The Doc said "this is great news for her just being your first!" My due date is not until Feb. 23rd. So, I am wondering what the next week to 4 weeks have in store?  Could this possibly mean early baby? This is all new to me. I would appreciate your thoughts! Very Excited

Innak0531

Very exciting.  Sadly I don't remember if it means you will have an early baby, but I hope you enjoy her and have an easy delivery

SCDoula

It means your cervix is thinning and softening.  But no, it is not an indication of "when."  I remember my midwife checked me at 38 weeks in my first pregnancy.  I was 1cm and 75% effaced.  It messed with my head a little bit because I thought...any day now! 

But hoorah!  Your cervix is doing exactly what it is supposed to!

sarag0116

It's good news, but no unfortunately it does not mean much.  You could stay like that for a long time.

BManquen

Ladies, Thanks for the heads up!  I actually just went back to the OB on Wed. and I am now dilated to 2cm and 80% effaced! Yayyy! I guess my cervix is doing what it is supposed to. My OB says that I could possibly go into labor before 39 weeks. So we shall see! I have also heard that primrose oil (a natural supplement) and sex (the sperm acting as Oxytocin; which, triggers labor) are 2 great things to speed up the process. I appreciate your thoughts!