dilation/effacing

[dasart13]

So I went to the doctor today and apparently I'm almost 2 cm dilated and about 60% effaced. I'm only a couple of days from being 36 weeks. My Dr said she doubts it'll be this week, but a good chance that the following week I go into labor.

I know they say sperm helps soften a cervix. She didn't tell me to stop having sex or anything, but I'm wondering if I should? I know I'll be in the safe zone in a couple of days, but I have nothing ready for this baby to come. What do some of you ladies think?

[jasminelove89]

You never know. Some ppl stay the same for weeks.

[dasart13]

I know the contacting is what starts labor. I'm wondering if I should stop having sex for a few days to a week at least so my cervix doesn't thin anymore? Or is that one of those things that once it starts happening, it can't be stopped?

[xtinavaldez0210]

I agree having sex does start labor I had and the same day I had my son hopefully same happens with my daughter on the way

[jasminelove89]

Also i hd sex and took a hot bath then o started having contractions and had my son later that day. I was 38and six days

[jasminelove89]

My dr. Told me i wouldn't make it till my next appointment and sure enough two days labor started and had my son , so its possible

[Kaylen28]

I am pretty sure that it's the big "O" that helps jump start labor. Because it makes your body naturally contract. I would wait till you hit 36 weeks. I had my last at 35w6d and she was healthy but had to be in the nicu for 12 hours for observations..  good luck!