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.

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If your cervix dilation shows 1 centimeter at 36 weeks, does this show it as a sign of labor? How much do you need to dilate before labor begins?

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.

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.

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…

The stretching and thinning of the cervix is called effacement. Cervical effacement is measured in percentage and mostly happens before dilation. The cervix thins and softens at first, and then opens. This happens when labor begins. #DilationAndEffacement #LaborProcesses #CervicalThinning #CervicalEffacement #CervicalDilation #LaborPreparation