Hi,
I'm 38 +1 weeks and just returned from a consultant's appointment where there was a possibility of induction due to big baby and polyhydramnios. Anyway, he said we would be waiting until 39 weeks due to potential breathing problems with a 38 week delivery.
Anyway, he examined me and my notes say the following:
"cervix closed, 1 cm long, anterior."
I get the cervix closed bit but the rest doesn't mean anything to me. Consultant doesn't have a great manner and I was disappointingly unassertive so I didn't request an explanation.
From this information, is it possible/likely I will go into labour naturally this week before my sweep next week? Also, how dilated do I need to be for a sweep to be possible?
Thanks
p.s didn't expect a simple examination to hurt quite so much! Bodes well for labour
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38+1 weeks. Just had cervical examination - can anyone interpret please?
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FranTan · 12/11/2012 12:39
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