Hi,
Well yesterday i was having contractions every 5 mins lasting 55 secs and i did the hosp dash,,,, Once i got examined i was told that the "front" of my cervix is 2cms dialated (this can happen coz i have had babies before) and the "back" of my cervix is still completely closed but soft. The midwife was actually shocked that it was so soft for being 37 weeks (i am due on the 22nd by the hosp dates).

So my question is this...... since when is there the "front and back" of a cervix?
Also how long before labour does your cervix soften??

thanks for answering my many questions....
Jen