Jan 24, 2019 at 8:19 AM. I’ve been 4cm dilated and 50%effaced for 3 months! I was admitted for preterm labor and the doctors thought I was going to be having this baby back in Oct. I was 25 weeks 5 days when I was told by multiple doctors that I was 4cm and my water could break at anytime. Fast forward 3 months, I am 39 weeks and going in ...Updated: 9/7/2023 Wiki User. ∙ 12y ago. Study nowSo i had my check up today and although I am technically 36 weeks and 6 days, midwife says I'm measuring 38 weeks. Also, she said I was 25-50% effaced and…Is it okay to take a bath being 2 cm dilated and 80 percent effaced? yes you can still do that. What does effaced mean with regards to antenatal care? The cervix dialates during the course of ...Unpredictable: you may go into labor any time from now to being overdue. Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone. No exact equation: You have 7 more cm to dilate fully and another 50% effacement to be fully effaced. There is no formula as to exactly how long this will take in each i...BabyPforMe. Posted 03-11-15. so I had my membranes swept today at my appointment. I was already 2cm dilated and 70% effaced. Anyone have any similar stories to share who had their membranes swept ...70% effaced and no dilation. j. jo80hanna. Feb 16, 2011 at 2:45 PM. I had my "37th" week appointment today. I am not 37 weeks until friday but my appts are on weds or sometimes thursdays so the hubby can come. Well today was the first visit that I was checked for dilation and effacment. The doctor said things are looking good, but he said I was ...Looks like this time is the same, been 3cm since 38weeks, now 39+4, Im sure I'll go overdue again. Everyone is different, some go 1cm to full dilation in hours. Good luck :-) s. sheera1801. Mar 5, 2015 at 1:15 PM. I've been 1cm dilated and 50% effaced for 3 weeks now. So who knows everyone is different.35: 1 cm dilated/50% effaced/-2 station. 37: 1/70%/-2. 38: 2/70%/-1. 39: 2/70%/-1. 40: labor slowly began on due date and I had her at noon the next day. They had me thinking I might deliver a few weeks early, but she ended up coming right on time and things really didn’t progress much at all between 35-40 weeks until labor began.Mar 13, 2015 · I was 3cm 70% effaced on Wednesday. Been having lots of cramping and contractions that are not consistent,like 15 mins apart and then they die down : ( I'm so ready. m. marie41609. Mar 13, 2015 at 9:04 AM. @midnightjannah, I was 3 cm at 36 weeks and that lasted 3 weeks then was 4 cm at 39 weeks and baby came 40 + 4 weeks.Dilated to 2cm: The bottom of the uterus (The cervix) is open about 3/4 of an inch. Fully dilated is 10cm. Effacement: The cervix is 4-5cm long. 50% effaced means that the cervix has thinned to 2 - 2.5cm. Station: When your Ob checks your cervix, he/she can feel a landmark called the Ischial Spine. When the fetal head is at this point it is at ...Yes, and ended being induced. same. Reply. seansgirl2006 member. July 2009. I was only 1 1/2 at 39 weeks and did not have to be induced. I went to my 39 wk appt in the morning and was 50% effaced. Went in to labor a few hours, stayed at home, checked in to hospital that night and was still 1 1/2 but 90% effaced.Jan 14, 2017 at 7:53 PM. @camera_mama2012, Also have been having false labor contractions since the 36 weeks, had to get a shot to stop preterm labor at 37.4 weeks. Like. r. red84corvette. Jan 14, 2017 at 8:15 PM. Three days ago i was fully effaced lost mucus plug and 3 cm dilated.A vaginal exam will determine your cervix dilation and is measured by how many finger widths can fit into the opening of your cervix. If the tip of one finger can fit, this means that your cervix is 1cm dilated; if two finger tips can fit, that means it is 2cm. After which, the distance the two fingers can stretch apart will indicate further ...30 weeks 2 cm dilated and 70% effaced. d. daspca29. May 7, 2024 at 9:59 AM. Yesterday morning I had an ultrasound that then lead to my OB having me take a non stress test because she wanted to see more variability in babies heart rate. After the nonstress test she sent me to triage for further monitoring which caught me super off guard.Hi! So I know dilation can continue on for some time but what about effacement?1 cm dilated 80 percent effaced -1? This means your cervix is open 1 cm (you need to dilate to 10 cms to birth the baby). ... you have to go from 0 station all the way to 10 centimeters 2 persent ...Posted 03-20-12. Hello everyone! I am 39 weeks & I day pregnant and the last time I saw the doctor which was on my 38 weeks visit, he said I was about 3 1/2-4 cm dilated & 80% effaced. I am ...Effacement is measured in percentages ranging from 0 to 100 percent. You're considered 0 percent effaced if your cervix is longer than 2 centimeters, about the same size as the raised lip of a ...2 days ago · Here're some of the experiences women have gone through when they were 2 cm dilated. "I was 36 weeks pregnant and 2 cm dilated. Still, I was being induced a few days after my due date." "I had waited for another couple of weeks for labor when I was 2 cm dilated. I really believe the end is difficult with so many weird experiences you have to go ...Medical personnel will then monitor your effacement and dilation. Typically, when your cervix has effaced 80 percent and dilated four centimeters, you may expect an acceleration of active labor leading to the birth of your child. Your main cue of advancing early stage labor will be a shortening of time between contractions.Alrighty I know there is no way of knowing, but I am 38 + 4, FTM, had an appt today and my doctor said I was 90% effaced, 2-3cm dilated and baby is very low. He said he really thinks that the baby will be here in the next few days! He had me schedule a follow up appt for next week but felt confident...Effaced is the thinning out of the main portion (balloon). Like. 3. 3littlekittens1211. Apr 20, 2018 at 11:17 AM. I'm 36 weeks 3 days, and my first I was just a little effaced, then one day she came quickly. My labor was 12 hours from beginning to end but about 8 from 3cm. Second for me was c section.second baby and i'll be 39 and 2 days tomorrow and getting induced. 2 days ago i was 3+cm dilated, 90 effaced, and baby very very low. i have lots of pressure down low and my doc thinks i'll go ...37 weeks: 3cm dilated & 70% effaced!! s. sweetiejenn. Jan 14, 2010 at 1:11 PM. Ahh! My due date is February 4th, but according to my doctor, I'll probably have a January baby! She said I could literally go into labor TONIGHT. Or it could be another week still. I feel so unprepared!If you're 80 percent effaced, your cervix is 80 percent thinned and you're nearing 100 percent effacement. What Is Cervical Effacement? ... The cervix should be 100 percent effaced and 10 centimeters dilated before a vaginal birth. Just to give you an idea of how long dilation takes: Once you've begun active labor, the average rate is one ...I was 3 cm dilated, 90% effaced at my 37w 1d appointment today .... a good progress from 1 cm dilated, 70% effaced last week. Doc said there's about a 75% chance I would deliver by this weekend, so we went ahead and did the 'membrane stripping'.For those of you who've had your membrane stripped, either for...You may reach 80 percent effacement or higher during the early stage of labor, or this may happen once you reach active labor. ... ' This means, the cervix is 2 cm dilated, 70% effaced, and -3 is the station the baby's head is in relation to the woman's pelvis," explains Fayling.Babies born before 37 completed weeks of gestation are at risk for breathing problems, feeding issues, jaundice, low blood sugar and problems stabilizing their own body temperature. The "40 Reasons to the Go the Full 40" are divided into three different categories. Some key examples include: 1. Finish Healthy and Well.Apr 8, 2019 · I’m 37 weeks and 4 days I’m effaced 70% and dilated 2 cm. This is my second pregnancy but my daughter is already 10 1/2 years old! It seems like it’s taking forever! But I was at the dr yesterday morning and was 50% then went to the hospital with contractions and was 70% I hope this moves quickly. Replyc. cthms950. Apr 25, 2018 at 2:47 PM. I’m 36 weeks & 3 days. I just left my doctors appointment and i was 3 cm dilated & 90 effaced. I’m nervous because I’m not sure if that means she’s coming soon or not. My water hasn’t broke nor has my mucus plug came out.Bottom line--being 4cm, 80% effaced unfortunately doesn't mean that labor is going to happen at any moment. It could--but you could also hang out like that for several more days/weeks. The good news is you're already 4/10 cm dilated, so less work to do during actual labor! stillpreggers. Jun 10, 2010 at 8:42 AM.View OB HESI 2021 Practice Questions Set 2.docx from RNSG 1251 at Houston Community College. 1 OB HESI 2021 Practice Questions Set 2 1) A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit with ... A vaginal exam reveals that her cervix is 80 percent effaced and 4 cm dilated and a -1 station. The nurse knows that the client is in which phase and ...At 80% already, I think you are likely to go in the next week. My doc said a lot of women are dilated for a long time from anywhere between 1-4 or more for a long time, but won't be much effaced. But at 80%, sounds like you are gearing up, and yes, hopefully you will have a quick labor when you do go.36w4d: Dilated 2cm and 50% effaced. 37w3d: Have contractions for about 10 hours. For 2 hours they are 4 minutes apart but slow down. 37w4d: Dilated 3cm and 80% effaced Within the time frame above, I spotted after exams. I have also lost a MP (or lots of something and had to change underwear) twice. Hope this is it for you, but who knows?80 percent effaced at 36 weeks in 2 answers "... had something to do with me being dilated to a 3-4 and 80% effaced at 36 weeks." when you will go into labor in 2 answers "There is really no telling when you will go into labor." lost my mucous plug in 2 answers "Hi L., I lost my mucous plug and went into labor the same night."an accounting of safety and health responsibilities should be answer. wdtn staff changes. SELF DIRECTED LEARNINGWilson's vital signs were T- 98.8°F, P- 86, RR- 17, BP - 124/80. The nurse examined Mrs. Wilson and found that the fetal head was at -1 station and the cervix was 4 cm dilated and 80 percent effaced. She reported her findings to the doctor and he ordered Nalbuphine 2mg to be given intravenously when needed.Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like The nurse has received a report about a woman in labor. The woman's last vaginal examination was recorded as 4, 80%, and -2. The nurse's interpretation of this assessment is that: A) The cervix is dilated 4 cm, it is effaced 80%, and the presenting part is 2 cm below the ischial spines B) The …With my 2nd I was 3 cm and about 60% effaced at 36 weeks. Stayed that way until I was induced at 38 weeks 3 days. That morning I had changed to 4cm and about 80% effaced.Measurement of effacement is usually in percentages. For example, when the cervix is 100% effaced, it means that it is completely thinned and shortened. An alternative is to measure the length in cm.Mar 13, 2015 · I was 3cm 70% effaced on Wednesday. Been having lots of cramping and contractions that are not consistent,like 15 mins apart and then they die down : ( I'm so ready. m. marie41609. Mar 13, 2015 at 9:04 AM. @midnightjannah, I was 3 cm at 36 weeks and that lasted 3 weeks then was 4 cm at 39 weeks and baby came 40 + 4 weeks.Providers generally want your cervix to be 100 percent effaced and 10 centimeters dilated before you start pushing, Pelletier adds. Cervical Effacement Chart. Below, a handy chart to help you visualize how how cervical effacement and dilation occur, as well as how both work together to help deliver baby:Jul 31, 2019 at 9:24 PM. If baby is engaged it's normal to feel lots of pressure. It's ok to be 4cm without contractions or pain. My last 3 I was 3-4 until labor actually started. You will likely know when. But you will most likely have a very fast delivery so be prepared for it. You can go from 1-100 quickly.2cm dilated 50% effaced. k. kj4lifeee. Feb 19, 2024 at 6:59 PM. I'm 34 weeks but last week at 33 weeks I was in the hospital for contractions. They told me I was 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. I started having contractions again tonight they calmed down so I'm think just Braxton hicks but I was wondering if that means I could go into labor ...With my first was 3cm 80% at 39 w and had her 39+6. 39 weeks today and also 3.5 cm 50% effaced so hoping within the next couple days. Is head engaged on cervix? LikePregnancy Week 41. Pregnancy Week 42. I know that everyone labors differently but I am a ftm looking to see what other people have experienced. I just got done at my appointment and they were surprised to find that I am 2cm, 70% effaced with the baby's head very low. I'm 37w 5d.Sep 11, 2017 at 9:08 AM. Hahaha! So I was dilated to 4.5 and 100% effaced for a month! I went into preterm labor at 32 weeks. I was in the hospital for 4 days on mag and some other drugs to stop labor. I was admitted at a 2, and discharged at a 4. When I was about 35 weeks I was a 4.5 and 100% effaced.I had my membrane swept at 10am and was also 2 cm. Lost my mucus plug around 4 pm. Took a nap to rest up for birth. At 7 pm started having contractions with no real pattern which continued all night. By 7 am I noticed them getting closer together. At 10am we decided to go to hospital and was 6 almost 7 cm dialated.We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us.If you're "80 effaced," that means you're 80 percent effaced. You're only 20 percent away from being fully effaced at 100 percent, which is when you're ready to deliver. ... The cervix should be 100 percent effaced and 10 centimeters dilated before a vaginal birth. Just to give you an idea of how long dilation takes: Once you've ...Like. B. BabyE0817. Jul 28, 2017 at 5:19 PM. @JanieP2017, I have been 1 cm dilated since 22 weeks with a short cervix. Originally they weren't even sure I would make it to 30 weeks so it's great I'm 39 weeks. At 36 weeks I was 3 cm then 4cm at 37 and now at 39 I'm 5. They made it seem like I need to get to the hospital immediately if my water ...But being 75% effaced is GREAT!! This was exactly like my first and he was born at 38.5. Yea how they sit in your body does affect measurements and it’s NBD if the measurement is within 1 or maybe 2 in of EDD. I've been 1-2cm and 75% effaced since 36wks. had my 38wk appointment today and now just 2cm 75% effaced.While effacement is measured in percentages up to 100, dilation is described in centimeters from zero to 10 — with 10 being completely dilated. When you’re 100 percent effaced and dilated to 10, it’s time for baby to come on down (*cue the Price Is Right voice*).Childbirth is the process of having a baby. Learn about the 3 stages of labor, and how you can prepare, tell if you are in labor, and manage the pain. When you are ready to have yo...Procedure: The patient is a 28-year-old female gravida 1 para 0 who presented at 38 weeks' gestation with complaints of leaking fluid. The patient was approximately 1 cm dilated and 80 percent effaced at that time. She was felt to be having some leaking, although membranes could still be palpated.Wilson's vital signs were T- 98.8°F, P- 86, RR- 17, BP - 124/80. The nurse examined Mrs. Wilson and found that the fetal head was at -1 station and the cervix was 4 cm dilated and 80 percent effaced. She reported her findings to the doctor and he ordered Nalbuphine 2mg to be given intravenously when needed.Had my 37 week appt today and found out I'm 75% effaced and 2 cm dilated. I was 0% last week and 1.5cm. When I went into labor with DS I was 2 cm and 38 weeks but was never told about effacement. My doctor thinks I'll go into labor "soon" but I've been having contractions every day already so I don't really trust her word lolJan 24, 2019 at 8:19 AM. I've been 4cm dilated and 50%effaced for 3 months! I was admitted for preterm labor and the doctors thought I was going to be having this baby back in Oct. I was 25 weeks 5 days when I was told by multiple doctors that I was 4cm and my water could break at anytime. Fast forward 3 months, I am 39 weeks and going in ...The cervix is the opening to the uterus and usually remains long and thick until the end of pregnancy. Effacement is measured in percentages from 0 to 100 by a healthcare provider. Once the cervix is 100% effaced and 10 centimeters dilated, the body is usually close to being ready for childbirth.During delivery , the cervix opens ( dilates) and thins (effaces) for a vaginal delivery. For a standard routine delivery you must be 100% effaced and 10 cm dilated. so recording of 4cm dilated ...38 weeks 4 days 20% effaced 1-2 cm dialated had my membranes scraped today 4th baby. what are the chances of havicng baby within the next 3 days? A doctor has provided 1 answer. ... 2cm dilated 80% effaced thursday. lower back pain x2 days irregular contractions. tired/ not hungry. labor? should i go to hospital 38 weeks 4 days.Posted 03-20-12. Hello everyone! I am 39 weeks & I day pregnant and the last time I saw the doctor which was on my 38 weeks visit, he said I was about 3 1/2-4 cm dilated & 80% effaced. I am ...Jul 31, 2019 at 9:24 PM. If baby is engaged it's normal to feel lots of pressure. It's ok to be 4cm without contractions or pain. My last 3 I was 3-4 until labor actually started. You will likely know when. But you will most likely have a very fast delivery so be prepared for it. You can go from 1-100 quickly.1 cm dilated 80 percent effaced -1? This means your cervix is open 1 cm (you need to dilate to 10 cms to birth the baby). Your cervix is 80% effaced which means it is getting very thin -- you need ...M.'s temperature, pulse and respirations were normal and her blood pressure was 124/80. The fetal heart tones were 134 and regular. The nurse examined Mrs. M. and found that the baby's head was at +1 station, and the cervix was 4 cm. dilated and 80 percent effaced.2 cm dilated and 75% effaced. l. Lauren1881. Posted 04-10-09. I just went in yesterday for my appointment and the doctor said I was 2 cm dilated and 75% effaced. At my last appointment I was at 0 ...Posted 03-20-12. Hello everyone! I am 39 weeks & I day pregnant and the last time I saw the doctor which was on my 38 weeks visit, he said I was about 3 1/2-4 cm dilated & 80% effaced. I am ...Best of luck. Yeah I'm due jan 10 and I'm 4cm and 100%. I've been dilated and 90% efface for three weeks now. I'm really hoping this is almost the end. I just had my bloody show last night so it should be soon! I'm due 1/15/15 and at 3 centimeters and 80% effaced. Been measuring ahead for months!Vaginal examination 2 cm dilated, 80% effaced, -1 station. Uterine contractions every 2 to 4 minutes, lasting 60 to 80 seconds, noted on fetal monitor tracing.1000: FHR 150/min. Uterine contractions every 2 minutes, lasting 80 seconds, noted on fetal monitor tracing. Provider notified of client status, telephone orders received.2cm dilated 50% effaced. I’m 34 weeks but last week at 33 weeks I was in the hospital for contractions. They told me I was 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. I started having contractions again tonight they calmed down so I’m think just Braxton hicks but I was wondering...2 cm dilated and 80% effaced , what does that mean? A doctor has provided 1 answer. A member asked: ... I am 37 week 3 cm dilated an 50 percent effaced how much longer do i have? 3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers. A member asked: About how long can u stay 50% effaced and dilated to 2 1/2? is likely to stay that way a week?So if you’re 50% effaced, that means it’s thinned halfway, and by the time you’re 100% effaced, your cervix will be paper-thin. Dilation: Dilation is the process of the cervix opening up to let the baby’s head pass through. When we talk about dilation, we’re talking about diameter, measured in centimeters. Your cervix will go from ...beckygens. Jan 13, 2017 at 1:34 PM. Ftm I was 1cm 50% effaced at 37 weeks and 2cm 70% effaced at 38 weeks. Both times doctor told me my cervix was still very posterior tho. I'm curious to see what I'll be on Monday at my 39 week appt. Like. bubblelinz86. Jan 13, 2017 at 1:36 PM. STM here, at 36 weeks I was 1 cm & 50%.1cm Dilated, 60% Effaced! l. lindseyreedxo. Apr 17, 2017 at 12:03 PM. 38 weeks & 2 days, due April 29th! I know you can go in labor in a few hours or it might take a few more weeks, so you can't judge based off cervix checks BUT it's still interesting to hear how it went for other people- not to mention I'm pretty excited to be showing any ...Generally, yes. One study reported that 90 percent of women who had a membrane sweep delivered by 41 weeks, compared to 75 percent of women who didn't have one. ... heading into the hospital at 6 centimeters dilated with contractions two minutes apart and then giving birth three hours later without needing an induction is infinitely preferable ...What does the term "90 effaced" and "1 cm dilated" mean? To be 90% effaced, your cervix has thinned out 90% of the way to maximum effacement, or 100% effacement. When your cervix begins to efface and dilate as labor begins, you may experience some discomfort, mild contractions, or nothing at all.Well I was been 4 cm and 60% effaced for 3 weeks and now I am 4.5 cm and 75% effaced. At 31 weeks they found out I was 2 cm and at 32.3 weeks I was 4 cm.i walked around 2.5cm dilated and 75% effaced and 1+station 4 over 2 weeks till i was induced at 39.4 with my 1st. Like. M. Mama2three2017. Aug 24, 2017 at 8:40 PM. I was 50% effaced and 1cm at 36 weeks. 75% effaced and 2 and 37 weeks. 80% effaced and 3 at 38 weeks.Hard to say. With my first I was 4cm dilated and 80%effaced for 2 weeks. With this little guy I just had I was 2cm 60% at 36 week and 3cm60% at 37weeks 3days. And my water broke at 38w2d with no contractions prior and he was born an hour and half later.HailTheCrimsonKing. • 2 yr. ago. When my doctor checked me and I was 80% effaced, I went into labour 2 days later. I was only a “fingertip” dilated but almost fully effaced! 3. crimpyourhair. • 2 yr. ago. I was super effaced and 3+ cm dilated with a baby that felt like they weighed 1000 lbs because of how low and engaged they were and I ...Alrighty I know there is no way of knowing, but I am 38 + 4, FTM, had an appt today and my doctor said I was 90% effaced, 2-3cm dilated and baby is very low. He said he really thinks that the baby will be here in the next few days! He had me schedule a follow up appt for next week but felt confident...Then they did an ultrasound to determine the amniotic fluid level.I am 40 weeks tomorrow and I have been 2 cm dilated and 95% effaced for 3 weeks and the baby is in a +1 station so I really ...Apr 9, 2018 at 11:28 AM. I was 2 cm 60% effaced when checked on Thursday. Some mild contractions since, lost a bunch of my mucus plug this morning, but no labor yet. With my first I was 4 cm for almost five weeks. With my second I started dilating at 30 weeks and he was born at 39.6!You are 38 weeks 3-4cm dilated 75 percent effaced babys head is station 2 plus and just lost your mucus plug are you close to labor? Especially if this is your first pregnancy, your body could ...70% effaced and no dilation. j. jo80hanna. Feb 16, 2011 at 2:45 PM. I had my "37th" week appointment today. I am not 37 weeks until friday but my appts are on weds or sometimes thursdays so the hubby can come. Well today was the first visit that I was checked for dilation and effacment. The doctor said things are looking good, but he said I was ...At my hosp they do not do internals really anymore but since i said i was having pressure the doc decided to do an internal....and yes it did hurt a ton...so everyone is different....they told me 2cm dilated and 30% effaced...she told me i will deliver before my due date regardless if it is natural or induced..i have to have stress tests every week...he is doing well...measuring right on time ...If you are 1 cm dilated and 80 percent effaced how long until you go into labor? I am also 1cm dilated and 80% effaced...1 week ago I was 1 cm dilated and 70% effaced. It is different for everyone ...The nurse examined Mrs. M. and found that the baby's head was at +1 station, and the cervix was 4 cm. dilated and 80 percent effaced. She reported her findings to the doctor and he ordered Demerol 50 mg. with Phenergan 25 mg. to be given intravenously when needed.I'm also due September 30 with baby #2. I've been 50% effaced and "fingertip" since 33 weeks. Finally progressed to 1 1/2 cm at last week's visit I was hoping this storm would trigger some labor, but nothing more than my usual off and on contractions. Hopefully these Sept. 30th babies hurry up!2cm dilated 50% effaced. k. kj4lifeee. Feb 19, 2024 at 6:59 PM. I’m 34 weeks but last week at 33 weeks I was in the hospital for contractions. They told me I was 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. I started having contractions again tonight they calmed down so I’m think just Braxton hicks but I was wondering if that means I could go into labor ...36w4d: Dilated 2cm and 50% effaced. 37w3d: Have contractions for about 10 hours. For 2 hours they are 4 minutes apart but slow down. 37w4d: Dilated 3cm and 80% effaced Within the time frame above, I spotted after exams. I have also lost a MP (or lots of something and had to change underwear) twice. Hope this is it for you, but who knows?Effacement is measured in percentages ranging from 0 to 100 percent. You’re considered 0 percent effaced if your cervix is longer than 2 centimeters, about the same size as the raised lip of a ...Nov 30, 2020 at 3:31 PM. @DSweezie, that's how much the cervix has thinned. Like. f. ftdec20. Nov 30, 2020 at 4:17 PM. At my 38 week appointment today I was 2cm, 80% effaced with a soft cervix and my OB said my baby had dropped. But he also didn't seem to think I would have it anytime soon so who knows ♀️.If you're "80 effaced," that means you're 80 percent effaced. You're only 20 percent away from being fully effaced at 100 percent, which is when you're ready to deliver. ... The cervix should be 100 percent effaced and 10 centimeters dilated before a vaginal birth. Just to give you an idea of how long dilation takes: Once you've ...Posted 03-20-12. Hello everyone! I am 39 weeks & I day pregnant and the last time I saw the doctor which was on my 38 weeks visit, he said I was about 3 1/2-4 cm dilated & 80% effaced. I am ...Medical personnel will then monitor your effacement and dilation. Typically, when your cervix has effaced 80 percent and dilated four centimeters, you may expect an acceleration of active labor leading to the birth of your child. Your main cue of advancing early stage labor will be a shortening of time between contractions.Having a cervix that is 1 cm open means it could stay that way for quite a while, or you could go into labor tomorrow. It's definitely not a predictor of things. Even if you're 39 weeks and 1 cm (or even 39 weeks and 2 cm) the advice is still the same. Labor could start today, or in a week (well — when you're 39 weeks we hope it will be ... 2 cm dilated and 80% effaced , what does that mean? A doctor has provided 1 answer. ... I am 37 week 3 cm dilated
This separation of the amniotic membranes from your uterus can speed up labor in pregnant people. Membrane sweeps help your body release chemicals called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins help soften, thin and dilate (open) your cervix to prepare you for labor. It's common and safe, but there's no guarantee a membrane sweep will jumpstart ...2cm dilated 50% effaced. k. kj4lifeee. Feb 19, 2024 at 6:59 PM. I'm 34 weeks but last week at 33 weeks I was in the hospital for contractions. They told me I was 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. I started having contractions again tonight they calmed down so I'm think just Braxton hicks but I was wondering if that means I could go into labor ...You are 38 wks 1 cm dialated 50 effaced and she is at -2 station with my first child do you think you have long before i go into labor? Updated: 12/2/2022. Wiki User. ∙ 16y ago. Add an answer.Jan 21, 2015 at 8:22 AM. Just left my 38 week appointment and got checked for the first time. Doc said I am 2cm dialated, 80% effaced, and said he could feel the baby's head.a. amk426. Jun 23, 2020 at 6:25 PM. Third baby, 3 cm and 80% effaced. I was in L&D the other night with contractions 3 minutes apart for hours and hours, literally got admitted and everything but by the morning labor came to a full stop. I know there's not much I can do if my cervix isn't dilated or anything but I feel like this is just ...70 effaced. If you're told you're "70 effaced," that means you're 70 percent effaced, so you're roughly three-quarters of the way to where you need to be to have your baby. 80 effaced. If you're "80 effaced," that means you're 80 percent effaced. You're only 20 percent away from being fully effaced at 100 percent, which is ...Jan 7, 2021 · a. amquinn66. Jan 7, 2021 at 6:53 PM. I went to my OB appointment today thinking I was going to be 3 cm dilated since so was 2 cm last week. I am just shy of 39 weeks. After my check the OB announced I was 4 cm and 80% effaced. I was shocked as I was 3 cm and feeling active cramping with my first child. I’m curious - since this pregnancy is ...sunny10305. At my 36 week appointment my doctor offered to check my cervix. Being a FTM I figured why not, and she said that I wasn't dilated yet but was 80% effaced. She said I have not much cervix left and it's common for FTMs to efface before they dilate. I'm 38w1d now and have consistently been having uncomfortable (but not ...1 cm dilated 80 percent effaced -1? This means your cervix is open 1 cm (you need to dilate to 10 cms to birth the baby). ... you have to go from 0 station all the way to 10 centimeters 2 persent ...2 cm dilated 80 effaced. A 23-year-old female asked: 2 cm dilated and 80% effaced , what does that mean? Dr. Charles Gordon answered. Specializes in Adolescent Medicine. Soon u else b mother: It is the way obs describe the progress of the newborn down from the womb to the birth canal. Congratulations!2under2-2022. Feb 11, 2022 at 2:15 PM. I have been 1.5cm dilated, and 50% effaced for 2 weeks was checked at 37 weeks and I just got a membrane sweep today at 39 weeks and didn't change at all even though I believed labor symptoms were picking up so hoping that helps me go. Like. C.Yes, and ended being induced. same. Reply. seansgirl2006 member. July 2009. I was only 1 1/2 at 39 weeks and did not have to be induced. I went to my 39 wk appt in the morning and was 50% effaced. Went in to labor a few hours, stayed at home, checked in to hospital that night and was still 1 1/2 but 90% effaced.Stage One: Cervical effacement and dilation happen during this stage, which can be further broken down into three phases: the early phase, the active phase, and the transition phase. Stage Two ...If you're 80 percent effaced, your cervix is 80 percent thinned and you're nearing 100 percent effacement. ... 2 cm dilated and 70% to 80% effaced 1 While the level of effacement is quite high, a cervix that is only dilated by 2 centimeters is a weak sign of labor. 2 This combination can occur around the 36 th to the 38 th week of your ...Unfortunately you could be dismayed at 2 cm for a couple more weeks with no signs of labor. It could happen, but just time your contractions of you start having them to know if you're really in labor. Like. b. babyrkj. Aug 24, 2017 at 6:46 AM. Dilated not dismayed.So i had my check up today and although I am technically 36 weeks and 6 days, midwife says I'm measuring 38 weeks. Also, she said I was 25-50% effaced and…The cervix has to thin out or "efface." I think of it like a mini-donut that starts out about two inches thick and slowly thins out. A cervix that is 50 percent effaced is about 1 inch thick, while 100 percent effaced means it is paper thin. Signs of Dilation. Usually the last thing to happen is cervical dilation.HailTheCrimsonKing. • 2 yr. ago. When my doctor checked me and I was 80% effaced, I went into labour 2 days later. I was only a “fingertip” dilated but almost fully effaced! 3. crimpyourhair. • 2 yr. ago. I was super effaced and 3+ cm dilated with a baby that felt like they weighed 1000 lbs because of how low and engaged they were and I ...30% Effaced 1cm dilated. T. Tiamwheeler. Apr 27, 2016 at 11:26 AM. I am almost 37 weeks pregnant I will be induced on May 14 if I make it that long but I am hoping that my baby will come soon maybe in the next week with my daughter I went from zero to dilated to a four and having my baby that night with this baby I am dilated to 1 cm as of ...I am now 36w3days.. and have been taken off of all restrictions and meds since I was 35w. I had an appt on tuesday and they told me I was 4 1/2 cm dilated,…Then they did an ultrasound to determine the amniotic fluid level.I am 40 weeks tomorrow and I have been 2 cm dilated and 95% effaced for 3 weeks and the baby is in a +1 station so I really ...Statistically speaking the baby will most likely come in the next two weeks, sometime between 39-41 weeks. Dilation and effacement mean absolutely nothing as far as when the baby will come. I was 1cm dilated and 75% effaced at my 41w4d appointment with my first DD, she was born 4 hours after that check. I was 2cm dilated and 75% effaced at my ...We all know that dilation doesn't predict labor, BUT . . . How long did you make it after you were about 4 cm dilated and 80% effaced? I know a lot of women…A client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit with contractions that are 3-5 minutes apart, lasting 60-70 seconds. She reports that she is leaking fluid. A vaginal exam reveals that her cervix is 80 percent effaced and 4 cm dilated and a -1 station. The nurse knows that the client is in which phase and stage of labor?a. amquinn66. Jan 7, 2021 at 6:53 PM. I went to my OB appointment today thinking I was going to be 3 cm dilated since so was 2 cm last week. I am just shy of 39 weeks. After my check the OB announced I was 4 cm and 80% effaced. I was shocked as I was 3 cm and feeling active cramping with my first child. I’m curious - since this pregnancy is ...Nov 30, 2023 · If it’s nice and thin it might be better. BUT cervixes can thin out very quickly with nice contractions. We call this effacement (and we usually measure it in a percent — so they’ll say your cervix is 50% effaced). Honestly, anything less than about 70% is still pretty thick. Pro Tip: We don’t define active labor until 4-6 cm of labor ...37 weeks=2-3 cm dilated, 80% effaced, head engaged! crystalmeyer08 member. March 2012. I had my first "check" today....she said I am 2-3 cm dilated, 80% effaced and the head is in the 0 position and engaged...she was surprised since I am a FTM and only 37 weeks, though my uterus was measuring one week ahead but she said that those measurements ...I was 2 cm and 70-80% effaced for nearly 3 weeks before EDD with DS#1. I had to be induced at 10 days after the EDD. Preterm labor at 32 weeks, 80 percent effaced and 1 cm dilated. Put on bedrest and medication. Will be taken off bedrest at 35 weeks.Mrs. M.'s temperature, pulse and respirations were normal and her blood pressure was 124/80. The fetal heart tones were 134 and regular. The nurse examined Mrs. M. and found that the baby's head was at +1 station, and the cervix was 4 cm. dilated and 80 percent effaced. What does Gravida 3 para (parity) 2 mean (hint you learned this last week)Cervical effacement and dilation. During the first stage of labor, the cervix opens (dilates) and thins out (effaces) to allow the baby to move into the birth canal. In figures A and B, the cervix is tightly closed. In figure C, the cervix is 60% effaced and 1 to 2 cm dilated. In figure D, the cervix is 90% effaced and 4 to 5 cm dilated.Just taking a poll here of how long you walked around this dilated? i was put on bed rest at 32 weeks bc I was 80% effaced and 2 cm dilated. Since then I have continued to progress to 4 cm ...Nursing. Nursing questions and answers. 4. Upon examination, D.H. is 80% effaced and 4 cm dilated. The fetal heart rate (FHR) is 150 beats/min and regular. She is admitted to a labor and delivery room on the unit. What nursing measures should be done at this time? 5. List the stages of labor.Similarly, if you’re 80 percent effaced, it means you’re 80 percent of the way to being completely effaced. Only 20 percent more to go, Mama! What is effacement vs. dilation? You may be wondering why you almost always hear “dilation” when there’s a discussion of “effacement.”If you're "80 effaced," that means you're 80 percent effaced. You're only 20 percent away from being fully effaced at 100 percent, which is when you're ready to deliver. What causes cervical dilation and …Dec 9, 2009 at 1:58 PM. So, I finally got checked today and joined the no-pants party. OB says I'm 100% effaced and 2 cm dilated (okay, she actually said, "Oh wow! You're totally thinned and 2cm already!"). I'm still not feeling contractions although they keep telling me I'm having them.I'm due the same day, and already 2 cm and 80% effaced. My doc said I'd probably go before due date, but his crystal ball was in the shop on when exactly. ... but I was 2cm dilated and 80% effaced at 38 weeks, and 39 weeks, and 40 weeks. I went into labor at 41 weeks on the nose. *My Blog* 10/50 Read my read shelf: Report 0 Reply.20% Effaced, 1cm Dilation and Dropped. meggleston84 member. July 2011. I am 37 weeks and 4 days. At my last appointment (yesterday) I was 20% effaced, 1 cm dilated and the baby's head was far down in a "good position for delivery". I also had an ultrasound and the tech told me that my baby was measuring almost a week ahead.Pregnancy Week 41. Pregnancy Week 42. I know that everyone labors differently but I am a ftm looking to see what other people have experienced. I just got done at my appointment and they were surprised to find that I am 2cm, 70% effaced with the baby's head very low. I'm 37w 5d."i am 1 cm dilated and 30 effaced this is my third child . i am 35 weeks 2 . i am also leaking from breast already. does this mean labor will be soon?" Answered by Dr. Lori Semel: No: Not necessarily. ... 1 cm dilated 80 percent effaced. 36 weeks 1 cm dilated 50 effaced. 60 effaced 2 cm dilated. 2 cm dilated 80 effaced.Feb 12, 2020 · Effacement is measured in percentages ranging from 0 to 100 percent. You’re considered 0 percent effaced if your cervix is longer than 2 centimeters, about the same size as the raised lip of a ...Effacement is measured in percentages ranging from 0 to 100 percent. You're considered 0 percent effaced if your cervix is longer than 2 centimeters, about the same size as the raised lip of a ...Feb 20, 2021 · sunny10305. At my 36 week appointment my doctor offered to check my cervix. Being a FTM I figured why not, and she said that I wasn’t dilated yet but was 80% effaced. She said I have not much cervix left and it’s common for FTMs to efface before they dilate. I’m 38w1d now and have consistently been having uncomfortable (but not ...The nurse has received a report about a woman in labor. The woman's last vaginal examination was recorded as 4, 80%, and -2. The nurse's interpretation of this assessment is that: A) The cervix is dilated 4 cm, it is effaced 80%, and the presenting part is 2 cm below the ischial spines B) The cervix is effaced 4 cm, it is dilated 80%, and the presenting part is 2 cm below the ischial spines. Posted 03-20-12. Hello everyone! I am 39 weeks & I day pregnant and the last time I saw the doctor which was on my