softened cervix

I went to the hospital last night because I was having contractions. Which they were so far apart and random I figured Braxton Hicks was to blame. But I also felt like my cervix was doing stuff and could feel the baby very low. Like my pelvic area, was her head! Anyways the contractions were gone but I had them check my cervix and she said the baby is low and I'm 20% effaced but still closed. She said this might be just a second pregnancy thing. How normal is it to be 9wk from due date with a thinning cervix and go to term? I'm worried. I see my Dr on Friday but thought I'd see if you ladies had this happen.

<blockquote><b>Quoting lil*Mama*Bear™:</b>" I went to the hospital last night because I was having contractions. Which they were so far apart and ... [snip!] ... with a thinning cervix and go to term? I'm worried. I see my Dr on Friday but thought I'd see if you ladies had this happen."</blockquote>




Very common. I wasn't checked at 31wks but at almost 35wks I was 2cm and 80% effaced. I was induced at 38wks but probably would have made it to 40 had I not been

With my first I was kind of like that, where I was waiting Weeks and never went into labor. But I'm just worried cuz it is early.

your due on my Birthday!!!   but I'm kinda having the same question Cause I'm almost 35 weeks and I'm 2 cm dilated and 75% effaced... Good Luck!!!

Many people dilate and efface way before labor. As long as you are not experiencing active labor signs...its no worries.

I am pregnant with my 7th now and still don't dilate or efface basically any at all until I am in full blown labor.