Cervix dilation chart

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How dilated? Cervix dilation the cervix opens to accommodate the passage of baby

Cervical Effacement and Dilation During Labor

During labor, one of the ways to access your labor progress is by having a cervical check done by a provider or nurse. This is when they use their fingers to assess dilation & effacement of the cervix, station of the presenting part of the baby in the pelvis, and position of the baby in the pelvis.

Dilation in pictures 1-10cm

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Cervical dilation in labor is the widening of the cervix. You need to be fully dilated to be able to push baby through the birth canal. Learn how to check cervix dilation, symptoms and more.

Understanding the stages of labor is a key part of your birth preparation. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ S T A G E • O N E {early - active - transition} Contractions begin, the cervix dilates, and the baby moves down in the pelvis. Stage one is complete when the cervix has dilated to 10 centimeters (cm).

Cm Dilated & Effaced explained

Labor Flow Chart

After a pretty long wait in the doctor's office we heard some good news and got to see our midwife! She appeared with a very kind 3rd year medical student who observed and assisted in our examination today. The student completed a simple measurement with a hand-held measuring tape and a quick sonogram- to which the baby decided to give the med student a little kick. The student responds like a giddy girl on the playground, commenting to us all, "did you see that? she 'kicked' me!" (I let the…

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✨ Let’s talk about dilation & informed decisions! Dilation is the process of your cervix opening during labor, while effacement is the thinning of the cervix. Both play key roles in your body preparing for birth, but they’re different. 🍩 Dilation is often checked through a cervical exam, but did you know you have the right to say no to these checks, especially after your water breaks? 💧 Bacteria can be introduced during a cervical exam, and it’s important to make informed choices that…

During labor you may develop a purple line from your anus to your natal cleft. Measure your cervix dilation with this chart on your pregnancy journey.