Dilated early
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I’m an activity aid at a nursing center . Part of it is sitting but some parts are standing and doing activities with them throughout the day . but the other part is serving their food & drinks from 11-12:30 & 4-5:30. Those are the times that are considered a lot of walking . @Samantha
I'm 31 weeks 3 days and my job consists of me walking for 8 hrs and how would I know if I'm dilating
@Dejuana your OB can check your cervix for yu.
@Ashay Gillsberry do they have to?
@Dejuana they check it when you’re close to your due date & when you’re in labor . It determines whether or not your body is preparing for labor . They only checked mine so early because I told my OB that I was feeling a lot of pressure
Most practices don't routinely check anymore because you can be closed and go into labor the next day, or be 2-3 cm dilated for many weeks. If you're concerned about preterm labor though sometimes they'll check to ensure your body isn't making significant changes too early. I am an RN in an ICU, I'm on my feet a lot and helping turn/lift patients. Now that I'm 30 weeks my coworkers are good about making sure I have help. I ended up leaving work early with my first because I was having contractions at work. So far, I have some Braxton hicks with this one but not painful. Hoping to finish out my work contract and I'll be 35 weeks when I start my maternity leave.
@Samantha I think that's what I was experiencing at work Braxton hicks but I'm not sure it was tightening and alil pain round the bottom of my stomach and lasted a couple of seconds
My best advice is that if you are unsure, call your doctor and or go into the labor and delivery unit of your hospital to get checked out. It is never a good idea to ask a pregnancy forum these serious medical questions as people here are not equipped to answer them or make sure you're ok.
It's so hard to predict based on dilation. With my first, my OB checked me at my 36w check up and my cervix was closed. Water broke 2 days later. With my second I was 2 cm dilated at 38 weeks, still got induced at 40 weeks. Do you feel contractions when you're working? Do you have a physically demanding job?