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A member asked:

I'm 37 weeks pregnant, 2cm dilated, and i've been feeling like i'm getting poked in the vaginal area. could i be dilating more if now how can i?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes you can be: The pressure of the baby's head on your cervix is what causes you to dilate. Technically at 37 weeks you are considered full term.

Answered 6/26/2014

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