I had cervix check at 39 weeks and 40 weeks. This is for second child. I was 3cm dilate at 39 weeks, came back 40 weeks, no signs of labour. Then, next day (40 weeks 1 day) was suppose to be induce with a letter stating to go labour. But, got decline as priority was given to those urgent cases. Endure more than 12 hrs of 3 cm dilation with mild contractions. I was only in labour 40 weeks 2 days and give birth the morning. If this is your first child may take long. But, some mummies second child might be fast. Depends on individual. For me, both pregnancy exceed EDD. My first at NUH, second at KKH.