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So The doctor said I am one cm dialated. Does that mean that the baby is in position.. I am 33 weeks pregnant.. I was just wondering bc the last time I got a ultrasound (31 wk and 5 days) the baby wasnt in position????

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The dilation of your cervix has nothing to do with the position of the baby. Many women go for several weeks with a 1cm dilation (fingertip size opening) in the cervix. Ask your doctor at your next visit to tell you the position of your baby. At any point in your pregnancy from now on, the baby may turn into head down (cephalic) position, getting ready to drop in preparation for birth. Your doctor will let you know at what point he feels that the baby is settled into position. Even if your baby is breech now, he may still turn. :-)

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Thanks alot..

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i was 0cm till 4 hours during perlabor and i finaily went at 1/2 a cm an hour durning active labor i have known women that are 1cm and later needing a c-section or artificial stuff to get things going so don't get ur hopes up just yet. ur child will come when (s)he is ready!



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