Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
38 weeks and 4 days.had dr apt 3 hrs ago and he checked cervix dilated 2cm effaced 50%.having contractions since he checked me.could this cause labor?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Cervical Check: Yes, a cervical check can stimulate contractions and labor. It is a good idea for you to contact your doctor for instructions or go to labor and deliver for an evaluation.
Answered 7/11/2018
2.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can braxton hicks contractions efface or dilate the cervix? I'm having multiple tthroughout the day but completely irregular and unpredictable.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Do braxton hicks contractions cause your cervix to dilate?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What is an irritable uterus and how its contractions are different from Braxton Hicks contractions? Can either efface or dilate my cervix? I'm 33w5d.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had one doctor say yes and another say no so can running during pregnancy cause preterm labor ? Can running cause the cervix to dilate ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
2cm dilated 80% effaced thursday. Lower back pain x2 days irregular contractions. Tired/ not hungry. Labor? Should i go to hospital 38 weeks 4 days
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What's the risk of my labor being induced ? My dr wants to induce at 39weeks 3days... I have no contractions cervix hasn't dilated or anything
I was fully dilated with no contractions felt. My only sign of labor was my water broke? Do I have an incompetent cervix?
Water broke at 37 weeks.I was fully dilated when I made it to the hospital with no noticeable contractions. My only sign of labor was my water broke.Is this incompetent cervix?Is incompetent cervix hereditary?
How long can early labor last? I'm 36 weeks and three days. Went to hospital with contractions five minutes apart and only dilated 1 cm.
Can exercise by running cause cervix to dilate ? Can running or any type of exercise cause early labor ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
