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Measuring Behind/Not being checked for dilation yet

Raven Ratliff

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posted 8th Oct

I'm 36w6d along, I went to my weekly checkup today and I'm measuring at 34.5w instead of where I am now. I'm a plus size mom and this is my first child, so my OB said I shouldn't gain that much compared to a smaller mom who is expecting. Is it normal?
My second question is why haven't I been checked to see if I'm dilated any? Even my mom noticed it and said they should have started checking me. I haven't had any complications, so that shouldn't be stopping them. /: I go back on Tuesday, so wil they do it then?

I have 1 child & live in Hinton, West Virginia

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posted 8th Oct

Quoting Raven Ratliff:" I'm 36w6d along, I went to my weekly checkup today and I'm measuring at 34.5w instead of where I am now. ... [snip!] ... me. I haven't had any complications, so that shouldn't be stopping them. /: I go back on Tuesday, so wil they do it then?"

Nope, they don't need to check until you're in labor if you have no problems. Dr's aren't checking early anymore really because it can cause problems but doesn't really tell you anymore.

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KathrynPeep

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posted 8th Oct

Wow, they haven't checked you for dilation yet? Usually they start at 36 weeks and do it every week until you give birth. Confront your doctor next time, that isn't normal!!! I hope they check it next time It just makes you feel better.

I have 1 child & live in Cheyenne, Wyoming

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Jennybanannaonline

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posted 8th Oct

There is no medical need to check for dilation before labor. Especially when you aren't even term yet. More and more doctors are taking a more hands off approach. checking the cervix can irritate it and cause infection. As for measuring a bit behind thats normal too. If your doctor isnt worried then you shouldn't be either.

I have 2 kids & live in San Jose, California

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Raven Ratliff

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posted 8th Oct

<blockquote><b>Quoting KathrynPeep:</b>" Wow, they haven't checked you for dilation yet? Usually they start at 36 weeks and do it every week until ... [snip!] ... birth. Confront your doctor next time, that isn't normal!!! I hope they check it next time It just makes you feel better. "</blockquote>

That's what I'm saying. My sister-in-law was only a month maybe less ahead of me and we had the same OB and he checked her every visit once she started her weekly checkups.

I have 1 child & live in Hinton, West Virginia

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posted 8th Oct

Quoting KathrynPeep:" Wow, they haven't checked you for dilation yet? Usually they start at 36 weeks and do it every week until ... [snip!] ... birth. Confront your doctor next time, that isn't normal!!! I hope they check it next time It just makes you feel better. "

Actually, it is normal. There is no medical need to check if there is complication.

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Allys_mommyonline

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posted 8th Oct

i was checked only the day i went into labor it hurts and i would avoid it theres really no need for it and it doesnt tell when your going into labor you can be dialated for weeks before you go into labor

I have 1 child & 2 angel babies & live in Waterloo, New York

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Raven Ratliff

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posted 8th Oct

I guess I'm just worrying too much :p I'm just ready for my baby girl to get here!

I have 1 child & live in Hinton, West Virginia

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posted 8th Oct

They started checking me at 36 weeks then after that I ask them to keep checking every time I went back, if you ask them to where I go they will.

I have 2 kids & 1 angel baby & live in Tennessee

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Christine Frye

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posted 8th Oct

Quoting Raven Ratliff:" <blockquote><b>Quoting KathrynPeep:</b>" Wow, they haven't checked you for dilation ... [snip!] ... only a month maybe less ahead of me and we had the same OB and he checked her every visit once she started her weekly checkups."

my next appt isnt till thursday and from there i will be weekly but 2 weeks ago i got checked and they didnt even want me to come every week untill after this thursday. but most time they check you at 36 some doctors are different tho.

I'm due October 30th (a girl) & live in Japan

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10 days till baby comes

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posted 8th Oct

They usually say its ok to measure 2 weeks either way.. and I'm from Beckley west Virginia!! :p

I'm due January 26th (a girl), have 1 angel baby & live in Bolt, West Virginia

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Tattooed Mom 861012

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posted 8th Oct

I'm also a plus sized mom and not sure about my first pregnancy but this time my son is measuring 2weeks behind at least he was at both my 34week ultrasound and the one at 36 weeks....my Dr started checking me for dilation at 37weeks....my Dr hasn't said anything about him measuring smaller..

I have 2 kids & live in Iowa

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Raven Ratliff

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posted 8th Oct

<blockquote><b>Quoting Alexis's Mommy 2 Be:</b>" They usually say its ok to measure 2 weeks either way.. and I'm from Beckley west Virginia!! :p"</blockquote>

hello! Glad to finally see someone local on here! I felt so alone lol

I have 1 child & live in Hinton, West Virginia

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Tabatha Allen

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posted 8th Oct

I was checked for dilation at 36 weeks and it was uncomfortable.. There is no reason to be checked b\c it doesn't mean that labor is any closer or further away. Since it was uncomfortable for me I have opted not to be checked unless I feel a change such as increased pressure or something.. The measurements of a baby isn't accurate.. I was measuring 2 weeks ahead a month later I was measuring one week behind and now back to one week ahead.. Its a estimate there is no way to be exact

I have 1 child & live in Bardstown, Kentucky

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posted 8th Oct

I'm pretty sure there is no need to check for dilation. I know over here it isn't done until you are in labour

I'm TTC since October '12, have 1 child & 1 angel baby & live in Manchester, United Kingdom

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