There is really no straight answer for that. Your baby is fully engaged, but that doesn't necessarily mean labor is imminent. It does mean that your body is getting ready though. Good luck!
Well, they told me the same thing. I didn't go into labor until two weeks later. It just depends on how well YOUR labor goes.
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i have been 1 cm for 3 weeks now! I dont think that how dilated you are really matters unless you are in active labor!
You should be calling a doctor. If you feel like something isn't right, then get a professional opinion!
"2 cm into labor at 40 weeks" means that a pregnant woman is 40 weeks along in her pregnancy and her cervix has dilated to 2 centimeters as she begins the labor process. This dilation indicates that her body is starting to prepare for childbirth, but she is not yet fully dilated (which is 10 cm) for delivery. Being 40 weeks pregnant typically signifies that she is at or near her due date.
Being 37 weeks pregnant, 2 cm dilated, and 80% effaced indicates that your body is preparing for labor, but it doesn't guarantee that labor will start imminently. Some women may remain in this state for days or even weeks before labor begins, while others may go into labor soon after these changes occur. It's important to monitor your symptoms and communicate with your healthcare provider about any concerns.
It all depends on when the baby is ready. You can be thinned out and dilated for some time before labor truly begins.
You sure can. I'm 37 weeks, my baby hasn't dropped a bit either. But my doc did tell me I am 1 cm dialated and 50% effaced. She thinks I will have a long labor. It is my first.
the mucous plug can fall out any where after the woman is dilated 2cm it also may never come out and the doctors will have to break the water them-selves.
No it will not induce you if you are not dilated first. I tried it at 36 weeks and nothing happened, not even the runs. ("Thank god) I am 37 weeks on Tuesday and am now dilated 1 and 50% effaced. So I just took 2 tablespoons of the castor oil. It has only been a hour but so far nothing has happened. I am crossing my fingers though.
definatly!! sounds like baby is getting ready! good luck x