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  • When should cervix start dilating
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    Cervical dilation and effacement

    What is dilation?

    Dilation is the gradual opening of the cervix (the narrow, lower part of your uterus) to let your baby pass through. Dilation happens when you go into labor, and often begins even before labor starts.

    During pregnancy, your cervix is fully closed to protect your developing baby.

    When your baby is ready to begin the journey through the birth canal, your cervix dilates from fully closed to 10 centimeters.

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    • This process can take hours, days, or even weeks. But once you hit active labor – about 6 cm dilated –  it's usually just a matter of hours before you reach full dilation.

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    What is effacement?

    Effacement is when the cervix shortens, becoming softer and thinner in preparation for your baby's birth.

    During pregnancy, your cervix is about 3.5 to 4 centimeters long. As your body gets ready for labor and once labor begins, your cervix gradually thins out until it's like a sheet of paper.

    Providers describe effacement as a percentage, from 0 to 100 percent.

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