Dilation and effacement

As you near the end of your pregnancy, you may start to hear the words dilation and effacement from your provider. Still a little confused about what’s what? I’ll break it down for ya. A little background: your cervix goes through several changes leading up to, and during, birth. It softens

I had my weekly appointment yesterday. The doctor said I'm now 2cm dilated 75% effaced and still -2 station. According to her, I'm ready and Dino is ready but we just need him to come out. I ate some spicy food last night hoping that would kick start the process (I'll take any old wives tale at this point). All it did was give me heartburn all night. I went on a long walk this afternoon and that seemed to be helping for awhile. My back was aching and the baby kept settling lower. I had a…

At your 36 week check-up your doctor might ask you if you want a vaginal exam to check how dilated you are — and maybe they said you were dilated 1 cm — what does that mean, and does that mean that labor is coming soon? Let’s find out! I know, you have that first …

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Cervix dilation is the opening of the cervix, the neck of the uterus, during childbirth. Body changes during the labor process to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal. Although it is exciting to hold the baby, many women may be nervous and worry about the labor pain and delivery near the due date. Knowing these changes may help them to stay calm.

Cervical checks aren't the most fun. They can be pretty uncomfortable and even painful for most women. But when your doctor or midwife says it's time to

Cervical dilation, the opening of the cervix, and effacement during pregnancy, the thinning of the cervix, occur as labor and delivery get closer.

diagram that shows 100% effacement without any more than 1 cm dilation. finally!

Dilation, effacement, engagement, Braxton-Hicks contractions: Are these signs you're about to give birth?