What should I do?

[tyty103]

If you are 32 weeks(my due date is Nov.16,2009) and have dilated to 1cm, is it possible for you to go in the hospital early, and or is it a big risk to have your child @ 32 weeks? If not, what could you do to speed up the process with dilation if when you're contraction are very painful(ready to get it over with,feeling like youre not going to make it)?I recently went to the doctor and discovered this matter, that the head was low along with dilated 1 cm.

[Victoria01]

There is a very big risk of going in too early.

As for being dilated, I was between 3 and 4 at 33 weeks with my son and and didn't have him until 39 weeks. I know it is uncomfortable, and even painful, I could barely walk because of the pressure and it felt like he was just going to 'drop' out, but it's best to keep the bun in the oven as long as possible. :)

[JoyRenee]

First- there is a reason pregnancy is 40 weeks! You are not yet even considered full term. Your baby still has a LOT of growing to do. Do not deliberately try to put yourself into labor... how uncomfortable you are has nothing to do with it. We're ALL uncomfortable.

Second- you can remain dilated for many weeks.

[Quinns momma]

@ 31 weeks I was 1cm and 60% effaced. I was 2cm and 80% effaced @ 34 weeks pregnant with babys head down low. I did not go into labor. I ended up being induced at 38 weeks and at that time my cervix was still only 2cm.   You may stay that way for weeks so for now I would try not to stress over it too much.

It is a very big risk to have your baby @ 32 weeks. Most often the lungs will not be developed, there will also be feeding issues, weight issues etc. and baby would have to in the NICU.