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Which term describes the thinning and shortening of the cervix that occurs during labor?
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What does effacment mean?
effacement The thinning and shortening of the cervix. Measured in percentages from 0 - 100%
What organ does the term effacement apply?
Effacement refers to thinning of the uterine cervix during pregnancy.
What organ does the term effacement apply to?
Effacement refers to thinning of the uterine cervix during pregnancy.
The thinning and shortening of the cervix during labor is known as?
It is known as effacement. Usually occurs before dilation in first time mom's and after dilation is subsequent pregnancies. Labor doesn't usually occur until after 100% effacement and 10 cm dilation. If labor does occur and the cervix is not 100% effaced and dilated, then a C-section is a probability.
What is the medical term meaning preparation of the cervix for birth?
The medical term for preparation of the cervix for birth is "cervical ripening." This process involves softening and thinning of the cervix to allow for easier passage of the baby through the birth canal.
How do the doctors check the shortening and dilation of the cervix in a wooman during birthing?
Full dilatation is reached when the cervix is the size of the baby's head; at around 10 cm dilation for a term baby. This is usually done using the fingers.
You are pregnant-5 weeks your cervix is still open?
You can't see your cervix. I'm not sure why you would think it's open. Have you put your finger in your vagina to feel it? If you do that, it should feel soft like your lips if you're pregnant. If you aren't pregnant it should feel hard like the tip of your nose.
How is your cervix supposed to look like and feel during a period?
Your cervix during menstruation will be lower in your vagina, also firm and closed. If you were to feel your cervix or bump it the cervix may be more sensitive during menstruation so you may feel a menstrual cramp type sensation. If you search for Beautiful Cervix Project you'll find a great web site with photos of the cervix throughout the menstrual cycle which can help you figure out how your cervix looks and what it might feel like during menstruation.
How does the cervix change in early pregnancy?
Your cervix does not grow during pregnancy but the uterus does.
What has to dilate during childbirth?
Your Cervix
What is thenormal length of cervix during pregnancy?
i was told by my doctor that the normal length of cervix canal during pregnancy should be 30mm.
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.
