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What two things does a cervix have to do before baby can be born?
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Before a baby can pass through the cervix, it must first dilate and efface.
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What the entrance to the uterus dilates before a baby is born?
The cervix is the entrance to the uterus that dilates before a baby is born. The dilation process can take months, or hours, as the cervix opens up to 10 centimeters.
What is the passage way of a baby about to be born?
the passange way of a baby about to be born is CERVIX
What is the passage way of the baby to be born?
the passange way of a baby about to be born is CERVIX
Is it common that cervix open in early pregnancy?
It is a risk factor for premature delivery. That is delivery before due date. The baby is born in immature state. it is risky for the baby to take birth before due date. I was taught about something called Shirodkar's stitch. It is given to the cervix to prevent the preterm delivery. This stitch is removed just before you plan to deliver the baby.
How would you use effacement in a sentence What is the complete definition of effacement?
Effacement refers to a stage in labor during which the cervix becomes thin and begins the process of dilation which moves the cervix out of the way so the baby can be born. When the cervix is fully effaced and dilated to 10 centimeters, the baby begins to move down the birth canal. Effacement refers to a stage in labor during which the cervix becomes thin and begins the process of dilation which moves the cervix out of the way so the baby can be born. When the cervix is fully effaced and dilated to 10 centimeters, the baby begins to move down the birth canal.
If you are 34 weeks and 4cm 80 how long before you have your baby?
If your cervix is really 4cm dilated (not sure what the 80 is) at 34 weeks you should be at the hospital as your baby could be born anytime and at 34 weeks your baby will be pre-term and need extra support.
Where is the cervix when 9 months pregnant?
In general, it is in the same place it has always been. It is at the bottom of the uterus. It will dialate and become more open as the time for the baby to be born nears. The baby will pass through the cervix to the birth canal.
What is the called for passage way of a baby about to be born?
The "birth canal" is the path from the uterus, through the cervix and vagina, that a baby takes to be born.
What happens if your baby doesn't flip before birth?
This is called "breech position." Breech position is when the baby's head is near the top of the uterus and the legs are near the cervix. Most breech babies are born by the way of c-section.
What is the name of the body parts that birth canal for the baby?
Once the cervix is dilated to 10 cm, then the baby comes out of the uterus through the cervix and travels to the vagina where it is born.
What part of the female body dilates when ready to give birth?
The Cervix. P.S. you should read your health book. :-P
What does it mean if you can feel your cervix during the last stages of pregnancy?
The baby is probably engaging/dropping. getting ready to be born
