Hey scone

i am assuming this is ur 1st baby?

if you are 2cms already, with a nice thin cervix that is fantastic!

no, your cervix cannot contract back...but only open up and up

be patient...I know its hard...but your body is getting ready and you are so close...and when you do go into labor it will be easier as your body has taken the time to be as fully prepared as it can

try visualising your cervix opening...perhaps a colored ribbon, like a purse string, slowly releasing...or a rosebud gently opening. Talk to your baby, encouraging words...its pretty daunty for them too.

Things to help get the ball rolling
reflexology...qualified practitioner, and they can stimulate points to help balance your hormones
acupuncture...as above
chilli...stimulates the bowel and then the uterus (not too much tho)
positions to get the baby's head down to stimulate the cervix...squatting and all 4's or walking
sex...prostaglandins in semen help soften the cervix and orgasm stimulates release of oxytocin (that hormone that stimulates the uterus into action with contractions)

good luck!

xx yogababy