@nursemidwifenyela: Cervical ripening is one of the most important parts of many inductions…and nobody really explains it beforehand. If your induction feels “slow” at first, this is usually why. 😉 #firsttimemom #pregnancy #inductionoflabor #laboranddelivery #hospitalbirth
Any ways to help ripen your cervix at home? I know you can do perineal massages and evening primrose suppository, but is there anything else you can reccomend to try at home?
2026-05-28 17:39:46
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Virtual.Metal.Barbie :
I’m 37.1 weeks today and my induction is set to exactly 39 weeks (June 10) today my cervix was 50% effaced and she said it was super soft so I’m praying it’s thin enough by June 10th
2026-05-28 18:15:09
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rachhmariee_ :
What if you go into an induction 80% effaced?
2026-05-29 03:27:20
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Katy Wilson :
My cervidil caused contractions about 5 hours in, I was prepared for pitocin contractions but not for cervidil contractions! I had an awful night because of it
2026-05-28 18:52:17
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Aryia :
36w 2 days… I’m 2cm and 80% effaced 😅 I have an induction set for after my due date. But waiting to see if miss girl comes on her own first 😬
2026-05-30 00:49:27
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K :
I'm going in tonight to start this! Im 39w and not dilated or effaced at all 😭
2026-05-29 10:34:30
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gabss :
Is it fully ripened if you’ve lost your mucus plug?
2026-07-04 21:44:37
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scrunchyymommyy :
My induction date is for Tuesday and I’m 3cm, 80% effaced. I’ve had 2 spontaneous vaginal births. How long do you thing my induction will take? I’m super nervous 🥲
2026-05-31 00:32:16
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sammi. 🦭 :
So if I was 70% effaced two weeks ago I should be good for my induction on Wednesday then
2026-05-29 15:34:21
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Ayla Carranza :
I’m kind of excited for my induction this time, I’ve had 2 before and both my cervix needed 2 rounds of ripening before I could start pitocin but this time around my cervix is pretty soft so I’m excited to see how fast things progress
2026-05-31 00:15:07
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Moons :
Is cervical ripening painful?
2026-06-02 17:44:17
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fortheloveofmusic1964 :
Watching this while in my induction and ripening my cervix! Definitely feeling it!
2026-05-30 15:49:32
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Kista Danielle Upchurch :
My OB wants to discuss the possibility of an induction if I have not dilated any on Wednesday. However I am 70% effaced. Any suggestion
2026-05-31 23:13:32
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RM faith :
What's is the most common reason you see ripening fail and induction get stalled?
2026-05-28 20:57:44
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kaceyyygirl :
36w6d and I am 70% effaced..scheduled induction for 6/14
2026-05-29 09:12:46
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Courtney Hall :
Going into an induction 50% effaced ?
2026-05-29 03:14:59
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Param😎 :
Before the induction what steps we can take to help faster labour at home
2026-05-29 15:14:25
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babygirl1992 :
How do you know if your body is ready for labour?
2026-06-03 14:00:25
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Julee :
Is a foley balloon included in cervical ripening?
2026-05-31 02:21:41
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Fizz Elizz :
Okay, I understand it thins your cervix but HOW? Is it a medication?
2026-05-30 16:16:53
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🫧 :
I’m 39 weeks with my second I just had appointment today I’m 1cm but 70/80% effaced is that a good sign? My induction is Aug 4th I’m so scared for the balloon 😭
2026-07-27 19:38:32
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Brittany Quinones Dulos :
Had my induction Monday night! Was 1cm 60% effaced at 9pm when we started cervidil to which they said would be in about 12hrs. Contractions started about 2 hrs into it, was 3cm around 3 am and got my epidural, an hour later cervidil was out and I was 4cm. 5 am I was 5cm and water broke on its own. By 9am I was complete after sleeping a few hours. Didn’t end up needing pitocin until after labor and all I needed prior was the cervidil. Baby boy was here at 11:30 am after pushing an hour and a half. Felt sooooo incredibly lucky with how it went!
2026-05-28 20:29:15
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Em2333 :
Is cytotec usually safe? I’m worried after reading the risks. My doctor wants me to do cytotec
2026-05-29 00:34:18
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sadielilly :
Went in for an induction at 1 cm, expecting a long, boring night. Got my second dose of Cytotec, was still only 1 cm at my last check, and then apparently chose violence because my baby was born less than 2 hours later. The nurses and doctors were stunned because we were only supposed to be ripening my cervix. Labor progressed so fast I speedran childbirth and missed my epidural. 😭💀
2026-05-30 01:40:37
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Jas 🌺 :
I 50% effaced last Thursday, 2cm (idk how effaced) on Tuesday, got a membrane sweep and baby dropped low into pelvis, I have been losing small/ medium amounts of mucus on the daily since (have had s3x Wed/ today), scheduled induction Monday 6/1; do we think my cervix has ripened enough for an easy induction or should I try something more?
2026-05-29 15:43:27
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