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Q: You are almost 5 centimeters dilated and have not gone into labor is this common?
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Does sweeping membranes at 4 centimeters dilated mean labor anytime?

yes


How many centimeters till birth?

The cervix is considered fully dilated at 10 centimeters.


You are dilated 2 almost 3 haw can you go in labor faster?

Walking!


What does it mean if you are pregnant and almost 3 cm dilated?

It means you will probably go into labor soon. I've heard of women being dilated 3cm and not going into labor for weeks. As a reference, you must be dilated to 10cm before the doctors or midwifes will allow you to push.


How do you know how to push during labor?

you will know....you get the urge that you need to push.


WHAT if you are between 2-3 cm dilated?

If you are between 2 and 3 centimeters dilated, you are very close to active labor. You should walk around and stay close to the doctor's office or hospital.


What is the longest you can be dilated before you go into labor?

you can be dilated for months before you actually go into labor.


How soon can I go into active labor being 36 weeks and 3 days 2 centimeters dilated and 50 effaced?

There's really no way to tell. You can be slightly dilated for weeks before going into true labor. On the other hand, you might not be dilated at all and then go into labor closer to your due date. It's oddly not a very reliable way of telling when you'll deliver, until you are in active labor.


How is labor diagnosed?

The onset of labor can be determined by measuring how much the cervix has dilated.


How effaced and dilated are you usually when you go into labor?

You don't have to be effaced or dilated to go into labor. But this could mean u will be waiting for the bundle of joy little longer! Good luck!


What is the neck of the uterus that becomes dilated when a female is in labor?

Cervix


If you are dilated or effaced will sex make you go into labor?

You shouldn't be having sex when you are dilated and or after 9 months pregnant. It could be dangerous to the unborn child. As for your question, It probably could bring on labor.