Hello!!‼️

[gabrielac1992]

Ok today i had my ob visit she check me if i was opening and yes im 3 1/2 and and she told me that if i go to the hospital they will keep me there.my question is can they still keep me at the hospital even if im not having contractions every 5-10 mins?

[kailaalaa]

The only reason most hospitals will keep you if you're not in active labor is if your water has broken. Otherwise, 3 1/2 cm is not enough, usually not even 5cm. You can dilate like that for weeks before going into labor unfortunately and it's not really a sign that you'll go into labor early

[maw4389]

Likely not if you're not in active labour...

[sgulia1987]

Probably depends the specific hospitals policy. Some require 4cm some may not keep you even at 4 if your not having contractions. Only way to know would be to call labor and delivery and ask them. I personally wouldn't recommend going yet if you're not having regular contractions. It could be a very long time before you do and home us much more comfortable then a hospital. I would recommend getting some rest and preparing.