some women get ahead of themselves on here.. you could be dilated to a 1 or even 3cm and it could stay that way for weeks. expecially if youre before 37weeks or its first baby. 37 weeks is considered full term.. no one wants a preemie and for them to stay in the NICU.. js. especially for the mommies who've had preemies that didn't make it. let that baby develope and be happy about it.