I got checked yesterday too... I was having what I think may have been Braxton-Hicks. When he checked, he said that I'm @ about a 4.5/5 cm. He said that isn't normal. I'm 9 months! What's considered "normal?!"
How far along are you when they check?
I hope it helps me dilate because that exam was painful and if I dont dilate within the next two weeks then I have to get a csection because they dont want to induce me because baby is small and it will cause her too much stress.
It is normal. I always cramp after being checked. Sad part is, rven after all thr cramping, it did not help me dilate :(