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Jan 4, 2009 · Jan 24, 2011. #10. I've been 3 cm dilated for 3 weeks already. This is my 2nd pregnancy and am 80% effaced...I'm so exhausted. I have a toddler and am not sleeping because I"m so uncomfortable...When will this baby finally come out..I was hoping today the dr. would tell me you're - cm dilated (NOT 3). . Jailatm com commissary

0. Jan 24, 2011. #10. I've been 3 cm dilated for 3 weeks already. This is my 2nd pregnancy and am 80% effaced...I'm so exhausted. I have a toddler and am not sleeping because I"m so uncomfortable...When will this baby finally come out..I was hoping today the dr. would tell me you're - cm dilated (NOT 3). Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like A client in active labor is 100% effaced, dilated 3 cm, and at +1 station. Which stage of labor has this client reached? A) First B) Latent C) Second D) Transitional, Which assessments and interventions are needed once an epidural catheter has been inserted? Select all that apply. A) Maintain intravenous fluid administration B ... 37 Weeks - 3 cm and 80% Effaced! l. lbimama. Posted 03-09-12. Hi Ladies! I had my weekly OB appointment yesterday and to my surprise (and my Dr.'s) I am 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced! Is anyone ...If you're 80 percent effaced, your cervix is 80 percent thinned and you're nearing 100 percent effacement. What Is Cervical Effacement? To explain what effacement is, you need to know a bit about the first …Being fully effaced makes it easier to dilate. I'm a ftm 38 weeks, and almost 3 cm and 80% effaced. I think you can be effaced for a bit, but there would be pressure on your cervix an since its so ...I am also 37 weeks and 2cm dialated and 80% effaced. I think I may go another weeks or two though. I have 2 1/2 weeks till my due date anyways.Don't want to get your hopes up, but with my son I had my first cervical check at 35 weeks, 4 days, and was 3 cm dialated and 80% effaced, and went into labor 2 hours later! (At the hospital filling out our pre-registry paperwork!) But, judging by all the previous responses, my situations seems like the minority. Good luck!In August 2023 Babies. I’m 29w3d 50% effaced, cervical length 1.1mm, 3cm dilated.Positive Fetal Fibronectin yesterday.I started going into preterm labor at 26 weeks, my cervix has been stable since. I have a history of preterm labor1st baby - 35 weeks (1cm dilated... In May 2023 Babies. 36W 5days here. I have been contracting irregularly ...Three centimeters dilated means that the cervix is opened about three centimeters in preparation for birth. Being three centimeters dilated does not mean a woman is in labor, accor...Three centimeters dilated means that the cervix is opened about three centimeters in preparation for birth. Being three centimeters dilated does not mean a woman is in labor, accor... 37 weeks=2-3 cm dilated, 80% effaced, head engaged! crystalmeyer08 member. March 2012. I had my first "check" today....she said I am 2-3 cm dilated, 80% effaced and the head is in the 0 position and engaged...she was surprised since I am a FTM and only 37 weeks, though my uterus was measuring one week ahead but she said that those measurements ... Jun 10, 2021 · That part is known as cervical dilation. While effacement is measured in percentages up to 100, dilation is described in centimeters from zero to 10 — with 10 being completely dilated. When you’re 100 percent effaced and dilated to 10, it’s time for baby to come on down (*cue the Price Is Right voice*). What are the symptoms of cervical ... Sep 11, 2017 at 9:08 AM. Hahaha! So I was dilated to 4.5 and 100% effaced for a month! I went into preterm labor at 32 weeks. I was in the hospital for 4 days on mag and some other drugs to stop labor. I was admitted at a 2, and discharged at a 4. When I was about 35 weeks I was a 4.5 and 100% effaced.January 2020 Birth Club. 4 cm dilated, 80% effaced! How much longer could I go? n. nicoleandbabybean. Posted 01-05-20. I went into my drs appointment today, I am now 4cm dilated, 80% effaced (cervix is 1cm long) and she also swept me. I haven’t had consistent contractions just period cramping and Braxton Hicks. Now I’m just like.. what do I do?another 7cm and 50% more effacement. This. There's no way to tell. I was told yesterday that I'm also 3 cm dilated and 50% effaced, but it doesn't mean much. It means I'm closer to being fully dilated and effaced, but there's no way to predict when I'll go into labor. Some women walk around partially dilated for weeks before going into active ...Today at doctor i am 3 cm dilated 70% effaced and he said babys head is really low. Last friday i was 1 cm dilated. ... I was 80-90% effaced and dilated to a 1-1.5 two days ago and will be 39 ...Since it’s measured by the finger technique, it can be expressed in “finger size” such as “she is 3 fingers dilated”. 0-4 cm is considered an early stage of labor. 4-7 cm is the dilatation in the active stage of labor, where the last 7-10 cm represent the transition phase or the phase when the active labor goes into the delivery phase.Sometime in the next 3 weeks. It really is so hard to know. I wasn’t dilated or effaced at all at 37+6 but went into labor and had my baby at 38+0. A friend was 3.5cm dilated and 50% effaced at 35w and ended up induced. Hopefully you’ll be on the earlier end but it’s soooo hard to know!I'm 1cm dilated, 80% effaced, and very soft, but still posterior (which meant the cervical check hurt like hell!!). ... I've been 80% effaced and 2-3 cm dialated for two weeks now. The boys are ...Jul 16, 2021 at 12:35 PM. I recently read the updated “active labor” is 6 cm but you’re not actually considered “in labor” until there are both contractions AND progression (dilation/effacement) anything prior to being actively in labor (as you are now, 3cm and 75%) is BONUS! Yay!Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency. SOC 2 Type 2Certified. i am 37 week 3 cm dilated an 50 percent effaced how much longer do i have?: Unpredictable: you may go into labor any time from now to being overdu.Jul 30, 2018 · Stage one: early labor. In the early stages of labor, the cervix dilates to the following sizes: 1 cm, about the size of a cheerio. 2 cm, the size of a small to medium-sized grape. 3 cm, the size... She was checked at her physician's office 2 hours ago and her cervix was found to be 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced (she was 1-2 cm and 50% effaced at her last prenatal visit a week ago). She is measuring 2 cm greater than her dates and has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 25 weeks. She has treated her gestational diabetes correctly ...I’m 5cm dilated currently & 80% effaced & still not in active labor lol ... I came into the hospital at 3 cm and 70% effaced with contractions 3-4 min apart. Measured at around 11:30 pm. I delivered naturally at 3:50 am. Like. Report as Inappropriate. p. pnj28. I was 3 cm dilated and 70% effaced for 3 weeks with my first ...Ftm I was induced at 6 am. I was 3cm 70% and -2 they started me on pitocin right away had contractions that didn’t do anything until 7pm when they bumped up my pitocin some more. Then the contractions started to get intense. Water broke around 10 started pushing at 1030 and he was born at 1116 pm.Yes--it is possible: Being 4cm dilated and 80% effaced is a good place to start an induction all things being equal. It is worth noting that fetal station may also play a ... Read More. Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone. Learn how we can help. 557 views Reviewed >2 years ago. Thank.You can walk around 5 cm for weeks. I was 3cm for almost a month before I went into labor at almost 42 weeks! Depends…some can for weeks or it’s quick- with my first I was 3cm at 37 weeks on a Monday and baby came that Wednesday. I was 3cm and 80% effaced during my check last Wednesday (37w3d). I was 2cm dilated at 36 weeks. At 38 weeks still 2cm dilated but also 80%effaced. I gave birth at 38+4 (today) after my water broke last night. How exciting! Congratulations! I hope your L&D went smoothly. I would love to progress that quickly and give birth this week! Thanks for sharing. Advertisement In order to attempt to prove this theory of time dilation, two very accurate atomic clocks were synchronized and one was taken on a high-speed trip on an airplane. Wh...HR software helps you manage employee onboarding, benefits, vacation, leave, attendance, policies and more. See the best human resources software. If you buy something through our ...Jan 25, 2014 · Dilation – The width of the cervix. The cervix opens up from 0cm to approximately 10cm in width for birth. You can open up 1-3cm before labor begins. Effacement – The length of the cervix. The cervix is a long tube. It will efface from 100% in length to 0% for birth. The cervix gets shorter till it’s completely thinned out for birth. 3cm dilated on Thursday, STILL PREGNANT ON MONDAY. May 07, 2024 | by TeachRunMom. I am 39w1d with a due date of 5/12.I had a check up on Thursday where my doctor swept my membranes and noted that I was 3cm dilated, 50% effaced, and that my cervix was soft already. She told me to go home, take a walk, have sex, and that I...Oct 24, 2023 · Doctors track cervical effacement through percentages: A cervix that is 100% effaced has gone from the shape of a thick-walled cone to that of a flat, thin cup beneath the baby's head. If you're 80 percent effaced, your cervix is 80 percent thinned and you're nearing 100 percent effacement. What Is Cervical Effacement? To explain what effacement is, you need to know a bit about the first …The cervix is the opening to the uterus and usually remains long and thick until the end of pregnancy. Effacement is measured in percentages from 0 to 100 by a healthcare provider. Once the cervix is …Effacement (measured in percentage) is the process of your cervix becoming thinner, softer, and shorter. In late pregnancy or early labor, Braxton Hicks contractions …Dilation is when your cervix opens (dilates) and the opening is measured in centimeters. During the first stage of labor, the cervix opens and thins out (effaces) to allow the baby to move into the birth canal. During the second stage of labor, your cervix is fully dilated, your baby is descended down the birth canal and you will be encouraged ...Jan 22, 2020 at 6:21 PM. Also due Feb 8th! My 36 week appt I was 1cm and 50% effaced. One week later at my 37 week I was 1cm and 90% effaced. My doctor said fairly confidently that she didn’t think I would go past my due date based on that progression, but who knows ‍♀️. Like. In VBAC Mamas.As the cervix continues to shorten, the cervix is gradually drawn up by the uterus, and by the time it is 100 percent effaced, the cervix will have started to open. "I always think about it as a pie chart. If you have 2cm (out of 10) dilated, you are 20% done with dilation. If you are 80% effaced, you are 80% done with effacement.Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency. SOC 2 Type 2Certified. does the vagina gets 90% effaced and 3 cm dilated close to delivery?: A ways to go...: To deliver a baby, the cervix needs to dilate to 10cm.That part is known as cervical dilation. While effacement is measured in percentages up to 100, dilation is described in centimeters from zero to 10 — with 10 being completely dilated. When you’re 100 percent effaced and dilated to 10, it’s time for baby to come on down (*cue the Price Is Right voice*). What are the symptoms of cervical ...Good luck to you!! NovemberNZ. February 2010. I was 3cm & 80% effaced at my 38 week apt. Had my DS later that day! dunvilles member. February 2010. I was 90% effaced for 4 weeks before delivering LO. I was also 5 cm dilated the whole time...If you have 2cm (out of 10) dilated, you are 20% done with dilation. If you are 80% effaced, you are 80% done with effacement. It's important to know that for a cervix …A few days later I went to the ER due to tightening contractions every 3-5 minutes and they found I was 2cm dilated at that point. They gave me magnesium and slowed it all down and I was discharged home on Procardia. Two weeks later (this Monday, at 34+1) he noticed I was now 3cm dilated and more than 50% effaced.I am also 37 weeks and 2cm dialated and 80% effaced. I think I may go another weeks or two though. I have 2 1/2 weeks till my due date anyways.The cervix is the opening to the uterus and usually remains long and thick until the end of pregnancy. Effacement is measured in percentages from 0 to 100 by a healthcare provider. Once the cervix is …Your baby has dropped. Your baby “dropping” is a part of late pregnancy that …Effacement refers to the thinning of the cervix during labor. It’s also described as a softening, shortening, or even “ripening.” (Yeah, we don’t love that term, either.) In pregnancy, the ...pear0294. Jan 5, 2018 at 11:16 AM. I’ve been at 3 for 2 weeks and was 4 cm as of Tuesday and 75% effaced with a fully anterior cervix and I’m 39+4. She stripped my membranes on Tuesday and I lost my mucus plug that night. She thought labor would be imminent and here we are 3 days later and no sign of labor!l. laura120380. Posted 03-29-11. I am a first timer, and just came from my 38 week appointment. Dr. said I am 1cm dilated and 80% effaced. I had a couple of strong contractions last night, but ... Jan 21, 2015 at 8:22 AM. Just left my 38 week appointment and got checked for the first time. Doc said I am 2cm dialated, 80% effaced, and said he could feel the baby's head. I'm 38+2 weeks and lost my mucus plug on Monday after a full day of walking at Disney on Sunday so my ob said go to Disney again and baby might be here a lot sooner than I ... You can also be dilated and not effaced. This is more common in second or third pregnancies. Some people’s cervix will efface and dilate at the same rate. Everyone’s cervix is different. For example, it’s not uncommon for a pregnant person to be 2 cm dilated and 30% effaced for weeks. For others, they remain 0% effaced, and 0 cm dilated ... Once your cervix is dilated to 3cm, you are in the active stage of labor. Women can stay in this stage anywhere from 8-12 hours. Gradually it opens from 3cm to 6cms at the rate of 1cm per hour. But the actual dilation will be different for different pregnancies. This is the longest part of labor which can take a few hours to a few days time. Thank you so much for your replies!! last Friday I was 80% effaced and 1cm dilated and then Tuesday I was checked again and that’s when I found out I was 90% effaced and 3cm dilated! My husbands work schedule is crazy, he’s gone for 30 hours at a time 3 nights out of the week so we were worried about him missing the birth of our …So went to L&D to get checked out because i was leaking fluid and couldnt tell if it was my water breaking or pee. It ended up not being my water but she did…Jun 17, 2014 at 6:41 AM. With my last baby (she is 14 now). I was dilated 3 cm at 35 weeks and had her two weeks later. I really think every woman is different, but that was my experience. With this baby I have started dilating last week @ 1cm and I am 35 weeks (36 weeks on Thursday).I was 1cm and 50% effaced starting at 35 weeks. At 37 weeks I was 3cm and still 50% effaced. No labor yet. Even though the process is starting, it could be weeks away still. I got all excited last week thinking that I was so close it must be happening soon, but no contractions or anything, so I'm just waiting it out.Chen Guangbiao, the 45 year old self-made multi-millionaire who said this week he hopes to take over The New York Times, has been generally dismissed as publicity-seeking, naive an...Question: A primiparous client in labor is 3 centimeters dilated and 80% effaced. The client asks for pain medication. Which prescription by the healthcare provider is most appropriate for the nurse to administer now?A. prepare to administer intravenous naloxone as indicated.B. Implement relaxation techniques because pain management …With my youngest I was 37 weeks and was 3-4 cm and actually started labor and was induced because things wouldn't go into active labor on their own at 37.5 weeks. So you never know. Some women are dropped, dilated and effaced for weeks while others are closed thick and high and go into labor the next day.Cervix Dilation Chart: The Stages of Labor. Stage 1. Stage 2. Stage 3. Next steps. There are 3 stages of labor: latent, active, and delivery. Active labor begins at about 5-6 cm of dilation. You ...Your Lexar Secure Digtal High Capacity, or SDHC, memory card offers portable storage for your computer and peripheral devices, such as digital cameras. You can format your Lexar SD...3 cm dilated 80 percent effaced. 2 cm dilated 80 effaced. 3 cm dilated and 80 effaced. 2 cm dilated 40 percent effaced. 70 percent effaced 2 cm dilated. Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere. Talk to a doctor now . $44 video appointments with $19/month membership *There have been at least 10 cases of aggression linked to the race over the past days, including an alleged murder. Brazilians are preparing to choose their next president—again. A...Today I was completely shocked to learn I am already 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced! My doctor was surprised too. She said that I could walk around for weeks like this or it could mean he may want to arrive sooner. ... For my first kiddo, I was 2cm dilated and 80 percent effaced at the 37 week check. This was my first check. Doctor was surprised ...Hi moms! I just wanted to post to see if any first time moms are experiencing the same things.. I am currently 38 weeks pregnant with my first baby, 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced. Yesterday my belly was very tight and hard all day, with mild contractions. The physician on-call reccommeded coming in to be checked and they ended up sending me …Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like The nurse has received a report about a woman in labor. The woman's last vaginal examination was recorded as 4, 80%, and -2. The nurse's interpretation of this assessment is that: A) The cervix is dilated 4 cm, it is effaced 80%, and the presenting part is 2 cm below the ischial spines B) The …Being fully effaced makes it easier to dilate. I'm a ftm 38 weeks, and almost 3 cm and 80% effaced. I think you can be effaced for a bit, but there would be pressure on your cervix an since its so ... But how much longer until labor begins? In this article, we'll discuss the progress of labor, what it means to be 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced, and what you can expect in the final stages of pregnancy. Understanding Cervical Dilation and Effacement. Before we dive into the timeline, let's quickly review what it means to be 3 cm dilated and 80% ... Aug 14, 2015 at 11:38 AM. I was 3cm and 80% effaced and "super, super soft" at 38 weeks. My doctor thought I would go into labor that week - no dice. The night before I was to be 39 weeks I had some major contractions and busted out my breast pump. 8 hours later, my water broke. c.Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition of the heart muscle. The heart becomes enlarged (dilates) and pumps blood less well, symptoms vary. Written by a GP. Try our Symptom Checker G...Dec 7, 2015 at 10:08 PM. I am 38 weeks as of today December 8th. I was checked yesterday and am 2 cm dilated and 80% effaced. I know I can go anytime but my doctor made it seem like it could be soon. Wanted the baby to stay in to at least monday because she is out of town for the weekend. I'm a FTM so I have no idea what to expect.Went to Dr this past Tuesday (35wk2d) for spotting, I’m 1-2cm dilated and 70% effaced. Had an NST, baby is great but contractions 3-5 minutes consistently. They sent me to hospital for monitoring as well. Same thing. Consistent contractions, same dilation and 70%. The contractions aren’t painful but I can feel them.For example, when the cervix is 100% effaced, it means that it is completely thinned and shortened. ... The results indicated that by 8 cm dilated, 95% of the women had complete cervical effacement.But how much longer until labor begins? In this article, we'll discuss the progress of labor, what it means to be 3 cm dilated and 80% effaced, and what you can expect in the final stages of pregnancy. Understanding Cervical Dilation and Effacement. Before we dive into the timeline, let's quickly review what it means to be 3 cm dilated and 80% ...What is 80 percent effaced? Once your cervix reaches 80 percent effacement, it's almost short enough to allow your baby through the uterus, assuming it is accompanied by …I was 1cm and 50% effaced starting at 35 weeks. At 37 weeks I was 3cm and still 50% effaced. No labor yet. Even though the process is starting, it could be weeks away still. I got all excited last week thinking that I was so close it must be happening soon, but no contractions or anything, so I'm just waiting it out.I was 3.5 cm dilated and 70% effaced at 35 weeks with my first. I had to be induced at 41+1. I had 2+ weeks of prodromal labor before getting induced and still was only 4cm dilated and 80% effaced when I started my induction. Dilation/effacement before you’re in active labor unfortunately means nothing.Jun 10, 2021 · That part is known as cervical dilation. While effacement is measured in percentages up to 100, dilation is described in centimeters from zero to 10 — with 10 being completely dilated. When you’re 100 percent effaced and dilated to 10, it’s time for baby to come on down (*cue the Price Is Right voice*). What are the symptoms of cervical ... Jul 13, 2023 · Dilation. The cervix, normally closed, opens up or "dilates" from 0 cm to 10 cm in width during birth. But you can be 1-3 cm dilated before labor begins. Effacement. The cervix will efface (shorten) from 100% of its normal length to 0% during birth. But you can be 50% effaced or more before labor begins. Engagement. A woman’s cervix needs to be 100 percent effaced and 10 centimeters dilated to give birth vaginally; therefore, being 70 percent effaced means her cervix is 30 percent away from be...Sep 11, 2017 at 9:08 AM. Hahaha! So I was dilated to 4.5 and 100% effaced for a month! I went into preterm labor at 32 weeks. I was in the hospital for 4 days on mag and some other drugs to stop labor. I was admitted at a 2, and discharged at a 4. When I was about 35 weeks I was a 4.5 and 100% effaced.I went in for an induction at 3cm and 70% effaced. When they put the monitors on me, she asked if I knew I had been having contractions about 5 minutes apart. ... found out I was dilated to a 5 and 80% effaced, LO came on Saturday! I was a 7 when I got to the hospital, an hour later I was an 8, and LO arrived 12 hours later. Hang in there, try ...Jul 18, 2018 · Ftm I was induced at 6 am. I was 3cm 70% and -2 they started me on pitocin right away had contractions that didn’t do anything until 7pm when they bumped up my pitocin some more. Then the contractions started to get intense. Water broke around 10 started pushing at 1030 and he was born at 1116 pm. Jan 22, 2020 at 6:21 PM. Also due Feb 8th! My 36 week appt I was 1cm and 50% effaced. One week later at my 37 week I was 1cm and 90% effaced. My doctor said fairly confidently that she didn’t think I would go past my due date based on that progression, but who knows ‍♀️. Like. In VBAC Mamas.

Jun 25, 2010 · She says, "You're 3 centimeters dilated, 80% effaced, and at Zero Station. This baby may come out before Monday!" So here's some anatomy: The cervix, which from the front looks like a pigs snout with only one nostril (check out the picture above) is thick and long and includes a "plug" to keep the cervix closed. . 1978 nickel errors

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a. amquinn66. Jan 7, 2021 at 6:53 PM. I went to my OB appointment today thinking I was going to be 3 cm dilated since so was 2 cm last week. I am just shy of 39 weeks. After my check the OB announced I was 4 cm and 80% effaced. I was shocked as I was 3 cm and feeling active cramping with my first child. I’m curious - since this pregnancy is ...Cervical effacement is the thinning of your cervix in preparation for childbirth. Read on to learn everything about effacement, from symptoms to how long it takes, …For a vaginal delivery, the cervix needs to be 10 centimeters (cm) dilated and 100 percent effaced. ... the cervix dilates to 3 cm. Active labor occurs between 3 and 7 cm dilated. The transition ...Find out about Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool's monthly costs -- tuition, fees, and other charges to expect. Little Sunshine’s Playhouse and Preschool’s cost varies depe...Nov 30, 2020 at 3:31 PM. @DSweezie, that’s how much the cervix has thinned. Like. f. ftdec20. Nov 30, 2020 at 4:17 PM. At my 38 week appointment today I was 2cm, 80% effaced with a soft cervix and my OB said my baby had dropped. But he also didn’t seem to think I would have it anytime soon so who knows ‍♀️.4.The nursing measures to be done are Provide psychological support and reassure the patient Encourage the mother to do breathing exercises to relax herself Encourage and provide support go walk for good progress of la …. 4. Upon examination, D.H. is 80% effaced and 4 cm dilated. The fetal heart rate (FHR) is 150 beats/min and regular.Hard to say. With my first I was 4cm dilated and 80%effaced for 2 weeks. With this little guy I just had I was 2cm 60% at 36 week and 3cm60% at 37weeks 3days. And my water broke at 38w2d with no contractions prior and he was born an hour and half later.Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like A client in active labor is 100% effaced, dilated 3 cm, and at +1 station. Which stage of labor has this client reached? A) First B) Latent C) Second D) Transitional, Which assessments and interventions are needed once an epidural catheter has been inserted? Select all that …Jun 3, 2022 at 6:09 PM. Went to the doc on Thursday (yesterday) and due to the amount of pressure/pelvic pain I’ve been feeling the last week, had doc check me out. Turns out I’m 3cm dilated and 60% effaced!! I’m having no contractions, just some normal third trimester aches and pains because she’s almost already 6.5lbs (as of last ...a. amk426. Jun 23, 2020 at 6:25 PM. Third baby, 3 cm and 80% effaced. I was in L&D the other night with contractions 3 minutes apart for hours and hours, literally got admitted and everything but by the morning labor came to a full stop. I know there’s not much I can do if my cervix isn’t dilated or anything but I feel like this is just ...I am 37 week 3 cm dilated an 50 percent effaced how much longer do i have? Dr. Diane Minich answered. Family Medicine 39 years experience. ... Being 4cm dilated and 80% effaced is a good place to start an induction all things being equal. It is worth noting that fetal station may also play a ...Doctors track cervical effacement through percentages: A cervix that is 100% effaced has gone from the shape of a thick-walled cone to that of a flat, thin cup beneath the baby's head.What is 80 percent effaced? Once your cervix reaches 80 percent effacement, it's almost short enough to allow your baby through the uterus, assuming it is accompanied by …Unless you are just curious. Annecdotally, I walked around 3cm and 70% effaced for over a week before going into labor on my own at 40w5d. A friend was 5cm for weeks! Lots of healthy babies are born at 36/37 weeks. Just be ready to ask questions and advocate for you and baby should you need to..

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