Will labor start soon?

[mrslee85]

I am 33 weeks and 2 days pregnant. At my doctors appointment I found out I was 1 cm dilated.  Doctor has put me on pelvic rest with NO sex. She wants me to at least wait 4 weeks before I have the baby. What are my chances I will go into labor soon anyway?

[Clysta]

You can be dilated several cm for weeks, 1 cm doesn't mean much - especially at the stage you're at. It's doubtful you'll go into early labour to be honest.

[simmons9211]

ive been having the same symptoms as you... alot more discharge, looser and more frequent #2, and ive have BH and small random contractions since i was about 17 weeks. Got checked at 26 weeks and i was softening with "a little dimple". Wonder what im at now that im 29 weeks! And I wonder if im having this baby early! Hopefully not for atleast 8 weeks.

[mrslee85]

I have Braxton Hicks contractions often, but never in a pattern to be concerned about. (Tmi) but having a lot more mucousy discharge. All of my bowel movements are more frequent and much more loose

[KTowne]

Woman can be 1 to even 3-4cms dilated for weeks before they go into labor. Are you having other symptoms of preterm labor? Lots of contractions? I would listen as far as the bedrest goes, and take it easy. Good luck mama!