My doctor automatically starts doing internal exams and weekly appointments at 36 weeks, unless you request not to have them. I have been having increasing BH, so I was glad to know if they were doing anything to ripen my cervix!
I am due Sept 19th. I am barely a fingertip dilated and almost 100% effaced. baby is very low (she didnt mention what station) i have been having menstrual-like cramping and lower back ache since sunday. Who knows.
Re: Compare Your Dilation/Effacement Progress
I am due the same day as OP and at my 36 week appt I had the same exact progress: 1 cm and 50% effaced, cervix still high and far back.
I have another appt tomorrow but I don't think she check me again.