Hello, had a sweep today (40+1) and been told I’m 1-2cm dilated already!
Felt really elated and excited it could happen anytime. Been told contractions must have started but not gone into labour yet.
Has anyone had similar and if so how long did things take to progress to active labour!?
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I had first sweep at 38 weeks was 1-2 cm had another two since then last one I was 2cm cervix soft this was Monday had nothing I’m 39 weeks +4 . You can be dilated for weeks and nothing happen :(

I was 1cm on Monday and 2cm Wednesday. And only false labour signs since the first sweep on Monday (had 2nd Wednesday) Really had my hopes up since Monday because I had cramps and tightening that was a bit painful. Been really on and off since. Midwife said I’m in latent labour, which can take ages. It’s really disheartening. I’m still now waiting for things to actually get going. I’m 40+4

I was 1cm at my first sweep at 39 weeks, ended up being induced at just under 42 weeks!

It can take a few hours or it could take weeks. You can be walking around a few cm dilated for ages. Just keep doing what you're doing!