<s>[INST] i am 37 weeks pregnant , due july 12th i was checked june 17th and was told i am 3 cm dialated and my cervix recently got short; my belly has dropped completly to the point that i have a huge space in my belly. I am wondering what if my water doesnt break and i dialate to 4 cm before my due date. what are my options? [/INST] Hi.  Chat Doctor.  I welcome you to Chat Doctor VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I think I have understood your concern. Furthermore, I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. Please do not worry, as you have crossed 3 weeks of pregnancy. Even if you land in labor pains and bag of water doesn't break doctor can do a procedure called ARM, artificial rupture of membrane, and help you out. You keep watch on babies kick counts. Any discharge or reduced baby kick count should alert you. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks.  </s>