So I had my 39 week appt today and also had my first internal exam. I'm 3cm and 80% effaced so the dr also swept my membranes. Anyone else have a similar situation? How long until your labor started? I know everyone is different, just curious about other experiences. Thanks!
I'm 40 wks 1 day, and got the same dilation/effacement today. No membrane sweep though. I've been having contractions all day, but they are irregular. It's my 4th baby, I suspect he will be here any day.
I was the same at 39w but declined a sweep. Was 4cm and 80 at 39w5d, got a sweep then, and it made me really crampy and achy for two days, but no labor. I got a prenatal chiro adjustment three days after the sweep at 40w1d, went into labor six hours later and had my D the next day.
I was 3cm almost 100% effaced and having contractions at 38 weeks (last week) at the docs office. Still waiting to go into active labor at 39 weeks 2 days.
Re: 3 cm 80% effaced
BFP#2 9/28/12 EDD 6/5/13 J.B. born 6/6/13
Hang in there!
ETA had a sweep with my son at 39 weeks and had him 40w5d