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Q: Cervix Dilating?

asked by: Zanny on October 29th, 2006

Supporter

I'm having cramps similar to period pains, and I read that it can be caused by your cervix dilating. I know you can be dilated to like 2cm for weeks before labour, but should I be concerned at all? I've felt "off" all night.. And I dunno why.. I can't get comfortable, I keep getting these pains, and I have gas which is probably contributing to the pain! Sad

I love these last few weeks.. Rolling Eyes

Replies(4)

jessesgirl

replied on October 29th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

I've been having cramps similar to period cramps for over a month now. Some days are worse than others. My doctor said that it's my cervix effacing. I've been 1 cm. Dilated for over 5 weeks.
It's so aggravating.

Becky

replied on October 29th, 2006

Especially eHealthy

How far on are you now hun? It may be pre-labour

Zanny

replied on October 29th, 2006

Supporter

I'm 35 weeks.. My first concerns were of preterm labour, but if it's normal then I don't wanna go to hospital on a sunday night just to be told to stop wasting their time.

I'm going in to be monitored tomorrow, because my amniotic fluid level is low.. If the pains get worse tonight or I start getting contractions i'll go to .A & .E, but otherwise i'll just mention it to the midwife tomorrow.

wr17

replied on October 29th, 2006

Experienced User

I have no idea about goin into labor or dilating...Wish I could be more help. Good thing we've got all these girls that have already had their babies!

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