40wks, 1cm dilated, +1engaged, no contractions

[AmberU]

I am 40wks, due tomorrow actually. I just went to the doctors yesterday...and I am now 1cm dilated, 70%thinned out, +1 engaged and Im still not having any contactions...at least none that I know of. Im a 1st time mom. So, how can I be dilated and not have any contractions???

[taysmommy]

i was dialated to 3 and 80 % effaced 3 weeks before i delivered( with no contractions) go for a walk, have sex, stimulate your nipples, all those things can start contractions, you almost there! im sure labor will start soon, good luck

[Bonniebell]

Do not worry.  Babies eventually come out :)   I was 32 weeks and went to the ER because I was feeling an  enormous amount of pressure.  I was contracting every 3 minutes and had no idea. My girl had also dropped.  You maybe having some contractions and are just not feeling them.  My daughter was born at 39w 3 days.  I walked like crazy before my daughter was born.  Drink plenty of fluids.  And, remember if mother nature doesn't do her job your dr will help you along.  Best Wishes and Good Luck.  

PS.  Remember to pack your hospital bag and take extra underwear with you.