When should I expect labor if I am 2cm and 50% effaced?

Answer by  Melissa101010 (4405)

You can usually stay at this phase of labor for a week or two. Take hot bath and start walking to help with the dilations. A hot bath helps relax your muscles and will allow the baby to drop sooner. Usually you go into labor within 72 hours of losing your mucus plug.

Answer by  Brett (7986)

It is impossible to say with an exact time from this point, as it varies from women to women. Generally from here though, I would expect (on average) about six to ten more hours.

Answer by  RNR (129)

If you are 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced you still have 2-3 weeks to go untill you can expect pregnancy. Range of dilation is from 0 to 10 cm (0cm when you are pregnant) and effacement can vary from 0% to 100%.

Answer by  bnowozin (54)

Unfortunately, there is no way to predict when you will go into labor. It could be weeks or only days.