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
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!
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!
Re: 50-60% Effaced!
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
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!