Second pregnancy, will I give birth earlier?

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Last week at 36 week appt. I was 2 centimeters and 50% effaced now today went back in at 37 weeks and 3 centimeters almost 4 she said.......I got pregnant with my son when my daughter was only 8 months. My doctor said probably next week although my due date is March 15th. Does anyone know from experience with having 2 kids or more do you think I will give birth faster/early? My daughter was a week over due and I was only up to 3 centimeters, had my membranes striped and mucus plug came out but no water breaking no more dilating had to be induced, so wondering since I'm starting early do you think I will go any day now? Thank you

So Kelly · Answer

It is common for second labors to go more quickly due to muscle memory and elastic cervix after previous deliveries. However I don't think it's a reliable indicator of whether or not you'll deliver earlier. I'm 34 weeks with number two and also 2cms and 50% effaced, and on bed rest from repeated threatened preterm labor and loss of mucous plug. I've been told with my symptoms (which are basically yours as well) I'm likely to go any day now. But really it's impossible to say with certainty. Yes, it sounds like youre almost there, but labor is a tricky sucker and it's possible to sit around partially dilated for ages. If I had to put money on it I'd say it's about time, but it really is impossible to know for sure.

losingfaithinus · Answer

Maybe not earlier but easier. Giving birth so soon between pregnancy will turn you into nature's 
slip-n-slide.

Second pregnancy, will I give birth earlier?

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