It's called dialation, but if you're referring to the test question "The process by which the cervix dilates and the baby is expelled from the uterus is called," the answer is parturition.
No, once you have dialated your cervix will not close.
2.54 cm = 1.0 inch
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.
10 cm dilatation.
Cervical manipulation.
In terms of cervical dilation during labor, 4 cm indicates that the cervix is moderately dilated, which is typically associated with the first stage of labor. At this stage, contractions become more intense and frequent, and the cervix is approximately halfway to full dilation (10 cm) needed for delivery. Women may experience increased discomfort or pain as they progress through this stage. Overall, 4 cm dilation signifies that labor is actively progressing.
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.
A D and E is known as a "Dilation and Evacuation" procedure. The cervix is dilated and the contents of the uterus are expelled.
A D and E is known as a "Dilation and Evacuation" procedure. The cervix is dilated and the contents of the uterus are expelled.
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.
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.
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.