How Dilated Should I Be When I Go to Have My Baby?

How Dilated Should I Be? You may not know this yet, but if you aren't dilated enough when you go to have your baby, you will get sent home. This is actually a good thing. But, knowing what your hospital policy is helpful, but it might be confusing since many women dilate before starting active labor. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT Prenatal Visits in the Second Trimester MORE What a Newborn Really Looks Like MORE Understanding the Risks of Obesity in Pregnancy MORE AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Stay Calm Mom newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.