How can you tell if you're dilated? I've
been having really intense menstrual
cramps and pelvic pressure for the last
couple of days (I've always had pressure
but I think it's getting worse) I called
the doctor and he said to wait for my
appointment and he'll check it out then
(15th). But I checked my cervix today (I
know, I know, I'm not supposed to be up
there) and I could fit my entire middle
finger tip (like the top part of my
finger-nail and everything) up there. Now
I'm reading around the internet and places
are saying that one fingertip=1cm dialted.
Is this true?
Her movements have also decreased by
almost half in the last 4 days or so and
on my last ultrasound (Jan 17th) my cervix
measured at 2.9cm and the doctor doesn't
seem to be concerned about anything.
About a week and a half ago, I went to the
prompt care clinic about my pelvic
pressure and they did an ultrasound,
doctor said everything looked fine and
sent me home. They didn't even check if my
cervix was the same or shortening or
not..
Sorry..that was long. I'm so stressed out
and worried. I just want her to be okay.
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Ingi
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Posted: 02-05-08 17:43pm
I'm pretty amazed that at 22 weeks you can
find your own cervix! I think at this
point, you will have to trust your doctor
or find another doctor.
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jorgesgirl
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Posted: 02-05-08 18:47pm
Wow... so are you having contractions on
the regular. At 22 weeks and your cervix
is dilated at 2.9cm. I would be pretty
worried and would expect my doctor to be
worried too. Why not try going to the
hospital to labor and delivery and have
them check you. Tell them that you little
girl is not moving as much as she used to
and that you want to make sure that she is
not is dis-stress and that you have been
having contractions. If your having
contractions I know for a fact that in FL
they check your cervix to make sure that
it is still closed. Strange... Best of
luck to you and I hope your baby girl is
ok.
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Ingi
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Posted: 02-05-08 18:48pm
She isn't dilated to 2.9. That is her
cervical LENGTH.
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jorgesgirl
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Posted: 02-05-08 18:49pm
oh ok but does she suspect dilation?
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Ingi
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Posted: 02-05-08 18:51pm
Yes, she does suspect that. Her doctor
doesn't seem concerned.
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jorgesgirl
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Posted: 02-05-08 18:53pm
I am concerned for her and I am not her
doctor. I agree with Ingi you may want to
look into another Doctor. Do what you can
to ensure that your baby girl is ok.
Honeslty try the hospital labor and
delivery unit.
i dont think the dr would be concerned
unless it went under 2cm, mine was right
at 2cm and my dr just told me to take it
easy i was 28 wks at the time. Chances are
you could be a fingertip dilated. Wich is
nothing really. If the pains form a
pattern then id just head to the hospital
to get checked out. Just take it easy and
dont overdue it. As long as your cervix
doesnt continue to shorten u should be ok
u just have to take it easy because if it
shortens anymore u could be on permanent
bedrest for the rest of the pregnancy.
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