38 weeks and not dilated

Congratulations for reaching the last lap of your pregnancy. I am currently pregnant with my second one and I gave birth to my first one at 40weeks. However I was not dilated at all, my cervix was not ‘ripe’ and I listened to the doctor and had myself induced. Fail induction after 18hours with only 3cm dilated. Resulted in emergency csec. Now with my second pregnancy, I got myself educated, joined mommy groups , talked to these mommies and experienced doulas and seeked medical advice about my second pregnancy. Let me tell you, majority said, “when your body and baby is ready, it will do its job and deliver.” Now that there are so many medical instruments to check on your baby’s health and yours as well, from a mother to another mother to be, trust your body and let it do it’s job. Medical interventions (eg, membrane sweep, rupturing of membrane, breaking of waterbag, induction, balloon, etc.) should only be performed when either you or your baby is in distress or is in danger. So trust your body, it will provide a safe passage for your baby’s birth. All the best, I hope it all goes well for you ❤️