what does it mean when the doctor tells me that my cervix is CLOSED but almost completely thinned out. Do I have much longer to go???.... Im really uncomfortable.

Just curious - my doctor told me I had a soft cervix, but didn't mention anything about being thick or thin cervix, are the two things completely different? What does it mean to have a soft cervix?

Just a random question :) I went into LD yesterday afraid I was leaking fluid but turns out I'm not and my cervix is closed and thick. But, if I was leaking and my cervix was thinning, what would happen? I'm only 24 weeks along if that ...

Im a lil confused on what the difference between these two are? I would have assumed they were the same thing but I guess their different?

I am 33 weeks now. The doctor took me out of work but he didn't indicate any restrictions for home.

My baby is measuring large and my due date is approaching soon. The doctor says my cervix is still hard and if I don't start effacing soon I'll need (another) c-section. I've heard that using Evening Primrose Oil soft gels can help ...

I know the cervix has to get real thing before you are able to go in to labor. So I was wondering if anyone knew the size and stuff of how thin the cervix gets. Like is a 1.4cm cervix is that like how thin/short it gets? Or does it get shorter and...

I went to the doctor today and he said I was thinning out. That's GREAT and all, but my mom is planning to fly from Miami to witness the birth. My due date is Oct.14th and she was planning getting here Oct.7th. My fiance and I are thinking ...

I was just wondering what signs, if any, you get that your cervix is thinning. Can you feel it, and if so what does it feel like? Do you get more of a discharge, and is it more thick and white, or is it more thin and watery/clear? Can anyone ...

I'm 38 weeks today. I am getting very frustrated because I need this baby out I can't handle the soreness and pressure. I've already had two fake experiences in the past two weeks. I want to know how long did it take for you lady&#...

I have a wonderful 9 month old baby boy who loves to be held by mommy. Only problem is that mommy is 24 weeks pregnant with his little sister and has a thinning cervix. The dr. doesn't want me lifting anything more than 10lbs and he is 20...

My cervix has been thinning in front of my Docs eyes and he seems unsure why so he put me on strict bedrest but it has been 7wks and my cervix is still thinning. Please someone help......

Im 39.5 weeks pregnant and I went to the Dr's today dn they said the baby's head is very low and my cervix are thinning but Im not Dilated yet. What does this mean. Is labor soon??

I am 34 weeks preggo right now. i have been reading a lot on pregnancy and going to classes preparing my self for the big day. i've read a lot on braxton hicks contractions but never read that a sign could be sharp stabbing pains in the ...

My doctor told me I am 1 cm dilated and my cervix is starting to thin. My baby has dropped. When I have contractions, are they real or still Braxton Hicks? When will the real contractions start? By the way, I am 38 weeks pregnant.

I am 38 weeks pregnant tomorrow, at my appointment yesterday I was told I was 70% effaced and dilated to 3 cm. I keep noticing watery discharge and snotty, stringy mucusy discharge when i wipe. Is this an indication that my cervix is thinning more...

How long will it be before labor starts after the cervix starts thinning?

My husband and I had sex last night...and it felt....different...the only thing I can think of is my midwife said my cervix was thinning.....it felt kind of (TMI) sore when the tip of his penis hit my cervix...where as any other time I didnt have ...

Sorry I am a first time Mom! 35 weeks along! Thanks for your help!

I went to the Dr yesterday and he said that I am dilated to 1, my cervix is very squishy...now today I am having diarrhea, but no contractions. Whats going on? Does this sound like early labor? Anyone else experience this? I am 39 weeks today!

I have been getting some cramping and pains inside my vagina (almost like a short stabbing pain) no bleeding. Could this be my cervix thinning? It doesn't feel like Braxton Hicks contractions that I have been having. I am 33 weeks 5 ...

My with is 32 weeks 4 days pregnant, already having contractions, and cervix has been thinning out since 28 weeks. We were wondering what sex would do. Like would it make things move faster, make contractions stronger? My wife is 32 weeks 4 days ...

I went to the dr. one week ago to my 35 week apt. and he said I was 20% and finger tip (assuming dilated to .5). This week I went to my 36 week apt. and he said I was now 50% and one. Has anyone experienced the cervix thinning so quickly in one ...

Sex is NOT an option. My husband is deployed right now and won't be home for another four months. I know that the semen will soften a cervix but will anything else? TMI here for some, sorry: Also, I have seen alot of discharge ( not ...

i went to the hospital yesterday bc of back pain. i am 23 almost 24 weeks pregnant. my doctor told me that my cervix is thinning it is 2.5cm and should be 4. i was put on bed rest. has anyone else ever had this problem and if so did you deliver ...

i am 28 weeks with my second and I cant remember when they started doing it the 1st time around. thanks

yes i have a doctor ........... and no i'm not dumb and think its the same for everyone. you people are some smartasses aren't you?

My daughter was told today her Cervix is thinning out and she should be aware of signs of preterm labor. she has had Braxton Hicks all weekend too. The Doctor didnt seem too concerned and said its normal to start thinning out at 28 weeks. Now I ...

Is it possible for your cervix to fully efface within a matter of hours? Or (as I am mostly reading) does it have to happen over a matter of days/weeks? I would particularly like to know of any woman who has been told that her cervix was not ...