2cm Cervical Dilation at 35 Weeks: What to Expect?

Question
My daughter is at 35 weeks.  The baby dropped about 4 weeks ago and she started losing fluid 2 weeks ago.  She had appt. today and the doctor said the fluid level was fine but she is already dilated 2cm.  How long can it possibly be before she goes into labor, if already 2cm?

Answer
That's good to hear that the fluid level is fine.  The fluid level normally does drop towards the end of pregnancy and the test for fluid level can also be affected by the mother being dehydrated or the position of the baby.

Being 2 cm is no indication of when a woman is going to go into labor.  She could be 2 cm until well past her due date, or she could have already had her baby by the time you read this.

I wish your daughter the best of luck with the rest of her pregnancy.  Enjoy your grandbaby!