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Cervix has got a opening it it. Cervix is a sphincter. Normally it is in contracted stage. At the time of the delivery the cervix needs to be dilated slowly and progressively. The uterus goes on contracting and retracting. The whole baby has to pass through the dilated cervix in order to get the baby delivered. Normal delivery is not possible with out the cervix getting dilated.
What else can I help you with?
Can Braxton-Hicks contractions can dilate the cervix?
No it wont dilate the cervix because it is not true labor.
What has to dilate during childbirth?
Your Cervix
Do girls vaginas dilate when having a baby?
No, the cervix dilates.
How does the placement of an IUD affect the cervix?
The placement of an IUD can cause the cervix to slightly dilate, which may lead to cramping or discomfort.
What two things does a cervix have to do before baby can be born?
Before a baby can pass through the cervix, it must first dilate and efface.
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.
Does it hurt when your cervix starts to dilate?
No it doesn't hurt in fact you can't tell if it is dilated.
You drank a big cup of raspberry and you started having contractions 5 min apart but it didn't change your cervix what can you do to get your cervix to change?
It is possible that your cervix will never dilate and therefore you need to have a c-section.
What is a name of one prostaglandin?
Prostaglandin E2, which softens the cervix so it can dilate or open in preparation for childbirth.
Will a breech baby halt labor from progressing?
Maybe. The baby's head pushing against the cervix is what helps it dilate.
Does intercourse really help to dilate the cervix at week thirty eight?
The semen does help to dissolve the mucus plug.
What can cause the cervix to dilate?
When women are about to give birth the cervix, or opening to the uterus or womb, dilates. This is a gradual stretching of the opening as the baby is pushed outward. The amount of dilation is often used as a measure of progress of labour. The cervix has to dilate about 10 cm before the baby can pass through.
