Cervical Changes

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Cervical dilation and effacement are physical changes in the cervix that occur during late pregnancy and labor. Dilation refers to the opening of the cervical os, measured in ce...

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Pregnancy and birth

Early dilation refers to the gradual opening and thinning of the cervix in the first stage of labor, typically measured in centimeters from 0 to about 6 cm. A midwife or clinici...

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