Dilation chart

During labour we pay close attention to the midwife telling us how many centimetres our cervix has dilated, but it's really hard to visualise what that might look like.

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

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 …

Intimate Journey Birth on Instagram: "REPOST 🔁 ➡️ • @mamashaktiprenatal ⭕️ Cervical Dilation Facts ⭕️ 👉 The cervix is fully dilated when it opens to 10 centimeters, which is the size of a large bagel. 👉 It can take 8–18 hours for a first-time mother to fully dilate, but it’s often quicker for mothers who have given birth before.z 👉 The second stage is over with complete cervical dilation and ends with the delivery of the baby. 👉 Although one may be fully dilated at 10cm, it may not…

Discover the telltale signs you're dilating with our helpful guide 👶🔮💡. From body signals to timing, it's important to know when baby is ready to make an entrance 🕐👀. Say hello to motherhood with knowledge and confidence!

Cervix size during labor

If you're at the point where labor is imminent, here are some methods you can use to help speed things up. Note that these should only be attempted under the guidance of a medical professional.

Are you feeling the first signs of labor but unsure of how long it'll take? If you're 2 cm dilated, it's time to start preparing for the big event. In this article, we'll break down what it means to be 2 cm dilated, what to expect during the next stages of labor, and how to stay informed and supported throughout your journey.

There's something about the word 'dilation' that makes me irrationally uncomfortable; it suggests a widening, a swelling, an engorging of bodily fluids to facilitate the smooth passage of something into, or out of, the human body.