sorry i haven't been on in a long time, my computer crashed and i have yet to replace it. i'm at my parents now, and thought i'd come on to see if any of you have advice. i'm currently 36 wks 2 days... at my appt yesterday, we found out i'm 1 ... My doctor last checked me at 36w for effacement and dila...[more]
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I'm not sure if they can tell how long you'll go but I was 6cm dilated and 85% effaced at 35 weeks and they stripped my membranes TWICE and I still went to 39 1/2 weeks..It was a LONG month LOL! Good luck! ... Heather - how are you coping with the last stages of pregnancy? I find myself kind of scared. I'm worried about...
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Does effacement usually continue at the same speed since it's already started? ... It didn't take long, but I found it kinda funny. ... I went into the labor and delivery area to my hospital last week at 32w5d because I ...
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Dear Dr. Greenfield, My daughter is expecting her third child and is 39 weeks along. What does it mean when the doctor told her she is "70 percent effaced." I know you can stay the same as far as being dilated for a long time, but does the same go for effacement?
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Because a thin cervix dilates easier, it is best to enter labor with effacement already completed or nearly so. Primigravidas (first time mothers) usually start this process during the last month. The practice contractions she has been experiencing do this.
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Stage 1 - Effacement & Dilation of the Cervix; The first stage of labor is divided into three ... The other transducer is pressure-sensitive and records how often the contractions occur and how long they last. Both of these external transducers are held in place by cloth or elastic belts, which go around the abdomen.
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An explanation of effacemen: iVillage ... Because a thin cervix dilates more easily, it is best to start labour with effacement already completed or nearly so. Primigravidas (first time mothers) usually start this process during the last month. Any practice contractions you have been experiencing do this.
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The last week (or is it?). At this point, most of the vernix is gone, 15% of the body is fat and the chest sticks out. Maternal Changes; This may seem like a long week. ... I think that because the doctor has been checking me for dialtion/effacement the last 4 weeks has put an emotional expectation on us, so that even...
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First day of last menstrual period; 10/12/05. I am 37 weeks along and was told I am 20% effacement and 2cm dilation this is my second pregnancy. How long does the effacement process take? I don't remember any part of effacement with my first child that was 2 weeks late.
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In the same way that your health care provider may be checking for effacement in the last 2 months, ... This is a good time to get out your notebook to record the exact time each one begins and how long they last. These contractions may feel like menstrual cramps or a lower backache that comes and goes, and during early...
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