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Dilation and effacement

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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.

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.

Understanding Cervical Checks

During labor, one of the ways to access your labor progress is by having a cervical checks done by a provider or nurse. This is when they...

The First Stage of Labor - Including Effacement and Dilation - What To Expect

Get prepared with our guide on what to expect during the first (and longest) stage of labor. (Including contractions, cervical effacement, dilation.)

Cervical Dilation Chart & Visual

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

Most women only tend to care about how far they’ve dilated when they’re in labor.  But there is a bit more involved with your body and baby’s placement when it comes to everything that’s going on.

Most women only tend to care about how far they've dilated when they're in labor. But there is a bit more going on with your body and baby 'down there.'

The Key Differences Between Cervical Dilation, Effacement and Station During Pregnancy

Most women only tend to care about how far they've dilated when they're in labor. But there is a bit more going on with your body and baby 'down there.'

What Do Cervical Dilation and Effacement Actually Mean?

Want to know one of my favorite topics in labor and birth? The cervix! I know, it’s probably a little weird. But the cervix can be such a storyteller. For many, changes in cervical dilation & effacement start happening in the weeks leading up to birth. Though most of us know the most about dilation, […]

It's important to understand what effacement, dilation and station mean during a cervical check. Read the blog to learn more.

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

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Want to know one of my favorite topics in labor and birth? The cervix! I know, it’s probably a little weird. But the cervix can be such a storyteller. For many, changes in cervical dilation & effacement start happening in the weeks leading up to birth. Though most of us know the most about dilation, there are actually 4 ways we can categorize cervical changes. So, I want to talk about all of it, plus more, here for you! #cervicaleffacementanddilation #laborbirth
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