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Can your cervix stop dilating once it is started?
unfortunately not so have fun with birth
What does it mean to be dilating during pregnancy?
When you are dilating during labor, this means your cervix is opening more and softening to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal. Your cervix will be ready to pass the baby through once you are dilated 10cm.
The part of the uterus that becomes soft and thin before dilating to allow passage of a baby is the?
The cervix.
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
Is it possible for the cervix to be open during early pregnancy when you are only 5 weeks and 6 days If yes what causes this and is it a sign of an impending miscarriage?
it is called an incompetent cervix, it can be caused by damaged during a previous birth or a previous surgury on the cervix. and from the cervix bein open it can cause a miscarriage, so that wouldn't happen you would need a cerclage which is a procedure in which the doctor will sew the cervix closed with sutures to reinforce the cervix and prevent it from dilating to early... hopefully this would help you because it sure helped me
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.
What are the release dates for Birth Day - 2000 Short Cervix?
Birth Day - 2000 Short Cervix was released on: USA: 25 September 2000
Why DuNC is necessary for cyst?
A D and C (dilate and curettage) is a gynecological procedure that requires dilating the cervix and scraping out the uterus of unwanted particles. If a cyst needs to be removed, this is an option to remove it.
How is the beginning of childbirth diagnosed?
For women who choose to deliver in a hospital, a diagnosis of active labor is generally made if contractions are regular and strong, and the cervix is effacing and/or dilating noticeably on an hourly basis.
What does it mean if you are 37 weeks pregnant and your midwife syas your cervix is soft?
When your midwife tells you that it means that your cervix is beginning to ripen and possibly efface and dilate. Currently im 1 cm dilated 60% effaced and have been in labor but not "active labor" for the past week. My cervix isn''t dilating so they dont consider that "active labor".
What part of the female body dilates when ready to give birth?
The Cervix. P.S. you should read your health book. :-P
What is the name for the narrow opening from the uterus into the birth canal?
Cervix
