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A 36-year-old female asked:

39+ weeks pregnant, 3 cm dilated, 0% effaced - rock solid cervix as dr described. how long will it take to efface? in such discomfort w/ pelvic pres

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Dr. Robert Killian
Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
So close to birth: Hi are you ready? This sounds like your uterus is preparing to begin labor. The frustrating part is that we cannot predict how long this transition phase will take before you are in active labor. But, you are getting closer. Congratulations.
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