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Cervix not dilated is the normal condition in which a woman's cervix is closed. However, if a woman is in labor, and the cervix is not opening, then "cervix not dilated" could be a problem.

Dr. Keegan Duchicela reviewed this

16 year experience in family medicine

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

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Is emergent mcdonald 3 stitches as successful as elective If cervix is not dilated or effaced at all,just 21mm funnel and CL 23mm.no bulging membranes?

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I am 38w6d 1st time pregnant .my cervix is not dilated n soft .when it will b dilated? Should i use castor oil for cervix opening?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Do you have to be dilated to have a membrane sweep? Im 39wks 2ds doctor told me my cervix is soft, not dilated i was wondering if theyll do it.

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A 27-year old asked:

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A 29-year old asked:

How is the cervix dilated?

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A 48-year old asked:

What does it feel like to have your cervix dilated?

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A 47-year old asked:

What do doctors use to dilate the cervix when pregnant?

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A 35-year old asked:

Cervix is slightly dilated. Does this mean I have an incompetent cervix?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Can exercise by running cause cervix to dilate ? Can running or any type of exercise cause early labor ?

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A member asked:

If I have a tilted cervix and the driver said the baby's head is very low but in front of the cervix-how can my cervix dilate and efface?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Y did my 2nd abortion @ approx. 10 weeks hurt so bad during the procedure? I only got 1Ativan was it from my cervix being dilated? Is this common?

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A 20-year old female asked:

30wks2days pregnant1cm dilated cervix fully effaced no measurable length strict hospital br last 4wks given mag for 12hrs 4 days ago baby coming soon?

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A 41-year old asked:

Sleeping at incline help to dilate cervix?

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A 34-year old asked:

Cervix 80% soft dilated 3 cm. How long until labor?

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A 20-year old male asked:

I'm dilated a 2 CM and cervix is kinda thick. Can my water break at anytime now?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Is it more likely for your cervix to thin and dilate quicker with 4th successful pregnancy?

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A 25-year old female asked:

Is it more likely for your cervix to thin and dilate quicker with 4 pregnancy ? First 3 all normal and successful

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A 47-year old female asked:

What type of catheter is put in the cervix after it has been dilated since it was closed? How long is the catheter left in for/possible complications?

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A 43-year old asked:

Does your cervix dilate during your period?

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How is the cervix dilated for placement of a iud?

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A 34-year old female asked:

Does the cervix dilate 10 cms during a miscarriage?

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A 30-year old female asked:

I'm 39 weeks 2 days 1cm dilated cervix is soft isthis progress?

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I am pregnant from 39 weeks.How can I enlarge or dilate the cervix for an easier delivery?

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A 55-year old female asked:

My daughter is due on 3 days from today and is 5 CM cervix dilated but has no pain yet..Does this mean that she is going to deliver within 24 hours?

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