Could this mean that labor is coming soon?

aklaust · April 2013

I am currently 37 weeks and 5 days pregnant today. At my OB appointment last week I was 3 cm dilated. My OB told me that he couldn't quite give a 4 just yet. The baby is super low in my pelvis which is causing a lot of pelvic pressure. I lost my mucous plug on Wednesday evening into Thursday afternoon. I have had contractions off and on but nothing too strong or regular yet. Today I noticed a decrease in the baby's movement (felt him moving around this morning but not like his usual movements) and increase in discharge. Could labor be close? This is my first pregnancy and I am not sure what to expect. Any suggestions or comments will help.

bkurtz0404 · April 2013

Sounds to me like it could be soon. Almost 4 cm is a lot...was your doc concerned??

aklaust · April 2013

Dr didn't seem concerned last week. I go back tomorrow afternoon. I was really hoping for something to happen this weekend.

Eleventy11 · April 2013

It doesn't mean much. A lot if women are dilated that far for weeks. Your mucous plug can regenerate itself.

Haley.Beth · April 2013

Yes, it could mean labor is close. Or it could mean you've got several more weeks. Unfortunately, until contractions are steady, there's no way to know if your baby will be here soon. I went into labor 3 weeks after losing my mucous plug. Lots of women

grace_smith03 · April 2013

Unfortunately, it's not an indication of much. As pp said, it could be tonight or three weeks from now. You will know, tho. I remember with my second baby, no dilation whatsoever the day before, then I had her the next day. You won't

lilwon · April 2013

aklaust:
I am currently 37 weeks and 5 days pregnant today. nbsp;At my OB appointment last week I was 3 cm dilated. nbsp;My OB told

skio · April 2013

Could be. But could not be.

Sounds to me like you're close for sure. Hang in there, mama. Baby will come when baby is ready. :]

botanicalbliss · April 2013

I would guess you'll go into labor within the next 3-4 weeks.

tdoughty85 · April 2013

I joined the bump forums looking for support and I enjoy reading the forums but my experience is there are a lot if rude people on here to others. This lady is just asking advice quit snapping at her or leaving snide remarks

AvidVertigo · April 2013

I once knew a girl on here who was dialated to a 5 or 6 and not in active labor, still walking around and working. I hope your labor comes soon though!!