had my 36 week appointment today. I'm still 1 cm dilated and my cervix is getting softer and shorter…

had my 36 week appointment today. I'm still 1 cm dilated and my cervix is getting softer and shorter but he didn't tell me how much. last time I wasn't any effaced so it's progress. but everything else is looking good and my strep b came back negative. how can I help it go faster?