Cervix
The cervix is considered fully dilated at 10 centimeters.
you can be dilated for months before you actually go into labor.
The onset of labor can be determined by measuring how much the cervix has dilated.
You don't have to be effaced or dilated to go into labor. But this could mean u will be waiting for the bundle of joy little longer! Good luck!
No. I have been dilated to 3 cm for over a week now. I was at 4 cm when I was induced with my first. My doctor said that one lady came in dilated to 10 cm (that's completely dilated) and was not in labor yet. She had to be induced.
You shouldn't be having sex when you are dilated and or after 9 months pregnant. It could be dangerous to the unborn child. As for your question, It probably could bring on labor.
Once the cervix is dilated to 10 cm, then the baby comes out of the uterus through the cervix and travels to the vagina where it is born.
Is 4 cm considered active labor ?
The baby probably isn't ready yet. Where I went to the hospital if you were 5cm dialated they would keep you and induce labor. you can be zero dilated and be in labor. As soon as your muscles start contracting you are in labor and have pains.
yes
Walking!
It all depends on when the baby is ready. You can be thinned out and dilated for some time before labor truly begins.