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How is labor diagnosed?
The onset of labor can be determined by measuring how much the cervix has dilated.
What is the neck of the uterus that becomes dilated when a female is in labor?
Cervix
38 wks 2 cm dilated and the cervix is soft and thinning has had false labor for 2wks now on and off false labor was really strong How long until baby arrives?
anytime now. GOOD LUCK ?
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 when cervix and vagina expand to 10 cm?
When the cervix is dilated to 10cm it is time to push the baby out during labor.
What organ does the term effacement apply to?
Effacement refers to thinning of the uterine cervix during pregnancy.
Do you have to have your cervixs dilated to have your waters broken?
No, you do not need to have your cervix dilated for your waters to be broken. Healthcare providers can rupture the membranes (amniotic sac) even if the cervix is not significantly dilated, although it is more commonly done when some dilation has occurred. The procedure is typically performed to induce or accelerate labor.
You are 100 effaced and 1 cm dilated how much longer do you think it could be or can i do anything to speed up the process?
If the cervix is 100% effaced and one centimeter dilated, it means that the cervix is completely thinned out but dilation is not that much. The baby will come when he is ready, but some women walk or have sex in an attempt to bring on labor.
Which of the organs does the term effacement apply?
Effacement typically refers to the thinning and shortening of the cervix during labor and childbirth.
What characteristics does a successful induction of labor have?
Once labor is induced and the cervix has dilated, labor usually proceeds normally. When performed properly, induced labor is a safe procedure for both mother and baby.
Is it safe to use a vibrater when your 2 cm dilated?
You should not insert anything inside your vagina when your cervix is dilated. Stimulation of the clitoris is O.K., though! (And orgasm good for encouraging labor!) Enjoy!
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.
