Dilating

Russells2012 · January 2013

FTM here, is it possible to start dilating at 30 weeks? I'm sorta nervous b/c I think I have started, and it just makes me realize that she really is coming (and very soon).

SarahRae85 · January 2013

It's possible, but unlikely. Especially as a FTM.

What makes you think you started? The only real way to know is to be checked.

ninambutler · January 2013

Why do you think that? I didn't think you could actually feel anything.

Happy2BPregnant · January 2013

I'm curious...how do you know you're dilating? I thought that had to be checked by a doctor.

jmayamama · January 2013

You can't feel yourself dilating unless you're talking about doing an internal...

chicky1231 · January 2013

Like everyone says you can't tell unless your checked....I was dilated at 27 weeks with my last pregnancy due to pre term labor and didn't deliver until 10 weeks later. So even if you are dilated it doesn't mean much b/c you could stay slightly dilated for weeks

CloudBee · January 2013

Did none of you do cervical position check when TTC? I think it's completely possible to take a pretty good guess that you're dilating if you feel for yourself. I haven't checked since TTC, but normally the cervical opening is tightly closed. I would definitely notice if it were opening. (Again, if I felt it.)

cgator14 · January 2013

I think it's possible you're having contractions but even if your body is getting itself slowly ready, I wouldn't assume anything about when you'll deliver. I've had friends who were 3 cm for 4 weeks...