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What is the medical term meaning rhythmic contractions that expand the opening of the cervix during childbirth?
Labor - APEXLabor
Cervix in pregnancy?
the cervix is the upper part of the vagina/lower part of the uterus. during the latent phase of labor, the cervix begins dilating. (opening). then the contractions of the uterus intensify and push the fetus past the cervix and out through the vagina
Can Braxton-Hicks contractions can dilate the cervix?
No it wont dilate the cervix because it is not true labor.
What are fake contractions called?
There are no "fake contractions," except when women pretend to be in labor. There is false labor, which is contractions (usually mild and irregular) which do not change the cervix. (Labor is defined as progressive change--dilation and effacement--of the cervix.) Braxton Hicks contractions are real contractions, but very irregular. They can occur any time after 32 weeks of pregnancy, and are usually no more than 2 to 3 an hour.
What stage of labor is the longest?
the first stage (opening of the cervix)
What contracts during labor?
During a contraction, the infant experiences intense pressure that pushes it against the cervix, eventually forcing the cervix to stretch open. At the same time, the contractions cause the cervix to thin.
Which is the first stage of the birthing process?
The first stage of the birthing process is the onset of labor, which involves regular contractions of the uterus that help to dilate the cervix.
If you had true labor contractions last night and they stopped will they be back soon?
True labor will not usually stop. Labor that stops is, by definition, false labor. False labor is common, especially in a second or third (or fourth, etc.) pregnancy. These contractions, however, are useful in that they help prepare the cervix for labor by softening it, thinning it out, and dilating it. First time moms often begin labor with a long, closed and thick cervix; women who've had a baby before will usually have a softened, somewhat dilated cervix when they start. It's hard to predict when any woman will go into labor. Contractions may be off and on for days before real labor begins. Eat, stay hydrated, and get as much rest as you can until it does.
What is the function of the cervix?
The cervix is the passageway between the vagina and the uterus. The opening is generally very small, but just enough to allow menstrual blood out, and semen in.In labor the contractions of the uterus cause the cervix to thin and dilate, so the baby can pass through the vagina and into the world.The function of the cervix is to allow flow of menstrual blood from the uterus into the vagina, and direct the sperms into the uterus during intercourse.
What two functions do the contractions of labor serve?
Not sure if this is a rhetorical question, as it asks for 'two' functions, but: Contractions open the cervix, and also help to move the baby down the birth canal.
What is the second phase of labor?
As the mother enters the second stage of labor, her baby's head appears at the top of the cervix. Uterine contractions get stronger. The infant passes down the vagina, helped along by contractions of the abdominal muscles and the mother's pushing.
What is the latent phase of labor?
During the latent phase, progress is usually very slow. It may take quite a while and many contractions before the cervix dilates the first few centimeters. Contractions increase in strength as labor progresses.
