If contractions are present but the cervix does not open, you can wait or have a cesarean section, depending on the situation. 1. When a pregnant woman reaches her due date, if she has regular contractions, it will take some time before her cervical canal starts to soften and her cervix starts to open. Pregnant women who experience regular contractions but the cervix does not open can usually wait patiently for some time. The waiting time is shorter for women in labor and longer for newborns. 2. If the pregnant woman has a history of cervical surgery, pelvic stenosis, abnormal fetal position and other factors that may lead to obstructed labor, and the cervix does not open despite contractions, an early cesarean section is often required. Therefore, the clinical management of contractions but the cervix is not open is recommended to follow the doctor’s advice.