39 weeks and 4 days pregnant and found out yesterday that I am 0cm dilated despite my baby being incredibly low down for weeks now. I am feeling discouraged,

At my 39 week appointment yesterday they did a speculum test on me to make sure my water didn’t break, and during that test I was informed (without asking to know) that I am 0cm dilated. It made me feel really discouraged! I have bee “doing all the right things” (walking, working out, ball exercises, dates, RLT, sex) in addition to carrying low for weeks now, with constant pelvic pressure and BH contractions. I thought for sure I would be somewhat dilated by now, if not delivered by now. Feeling really down and wondering if anyone has any suggestions or advice. Thanks in advance ❤️

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My midwives aren’t even doing cervical checks! I’m almost 38 weeks and have no idea what’s going on down there haha

My midwives said you can go from zero to 10 with no time at all, so it’s possible you might just be like that until labour hits ☺️

I have all the same symptoms as you, and just want this guy out at this point, so I understand feeling discouraged! Just pretend you didn’t get checked and you’re just waiting for labour to start! 🥰

I only have some words of encouragement I guess, but with my first I didn’t get checked till 39 weeks, and was 1cm dilated. Went to the hospital 4 days later for contractions and was still only 1cm but then delivered my son that night, only 14 hours later. It can go fast, so don’t be discouraged is absolutely right.
I know how it can feel though. Hang in there!

I feel you on this. I’ll be 39 weeks Saturday and have been at zero for dilating the past two weeks. I have been doing everything like you. He’s definitely going to come when he’s ready just hopefully not past 40 weeks 🥲

Remember that a lot of European countries say that pregnancy is 41 weeks long. It’s not at all uncommon to go past your due date and as far as possible we need to be accepting of that and know that baby will arrive when they’re ready. Hang in there!

It's normal. The opposite can happen too, where you can be dilated for weeks before you go into labor. I was 0.5 cm dilated for like 3 weeks and went into labor 4 days after the last time they checked.

@Valerie, true, I remember my previous pregnancy. My Ob checked my cervix at 38 weeks, and I was 0 deleting within 1 week exactly the day I turned 39 weeks. I went to the hospital with more contractions. When they checked my cervix, I was 8 deleting and ended up giving birth at 39 weeks.

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As above. Trying so hard to keep my eyes open

Oh my God, oh my God I hope this is not true!!!! I’m kind of scared

I’ve been throwing up and taking a shit all night!!! I just hope that it’s not what I think it is

Is this normal??

I’m 29 weeks pregnant and having really aching legs and they’re all lumpy and swollen. Above the knee and behind the knee . Should I be worried ? My legs have never looked like this up until a few days ago. ??

Anyone else experiencing this?

Gave birth (vagina) 5 days ago and yesterday morning and this morning getting lot of pain in my right bottom side and lower back

Induction experience

I just wanted to share my experience with being induced as I wasn’t sure what to expect and thought it may help others.

I opted for the foley balloon which was inserted at 8am Saturday morning, I had to stay in hospital due to hypertension and protein urine however usually you can just go home once this has been done. The insertion of the balloon was not painful, was slightly uncomfortable as there was slight pressure. I actually found having the cervix checked prior to be worse (again not painful at this point just uncomfortable) The balloon had little effect and after having it removed I was still only 1cm. Removal also was pain free and hardly even noticeable.

I then had my first dose of the gel and definitely noticed a difference, I started experiencing period like cramps almost immediately however they were light and manageable. After 6 hours I had another cervix check and although my cervix was soft it was still only 1cm and was only open at the front. I had another dose of the gel and felt an increase in pressure and more intense cramping where I now required pain relief (codeine). After another 6 hours I had another cervix check and I had now dilated to 2-3cm however was still quite difficult to get all the way through so a third gel was recommended which I agreed to.

Almost immediately I noticed the difference and was in considerable pain, I had paracetamol and codeine however the contractions had now become intense and a lot closer together (around 3 minutes apart). After a couple of hours I had my last cervix check and was 4cm and taken down to the Labour ward to have my waters broken and an epidural.

I had been in my room for approx 20minutes when my waters broke by themselves and I was now 10cm and actively pushing…. There was no time for the epidural and my beautiful girl arrived into the world within 2 minutes of pushing.

All in all I would say the cramps/contractions were manageable up until the third gel where it became pretty unbearable however it was for a very short time a gas and air helped take the edge off. The worst part about any of it was actually the later cervix checks where after stimulating the cervix my contractions were at their most painful.

If I had to be induced again I would skip the balloon and opt for the gels immediately as thy had a quicker effect and I would have been out a lot sooner if I had done this to begin with.

One more thing, I’ve never believed when people say “you forget the pain once they’re here” but I can honestly say this is true. It’s been 4 days and I would do it all again in a heartbeat.

It’s my birthday tomorrow.

Ok so I am going to be 35 years young. I can’t believe how much this life has thrown at me but it’s okay I’m a survivor. I am truly blessed to be alive. 🥳🧁🎂 The only downside is I won’t be celebrating my birthday because my man can’t take me out. So many emotions right now.