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Is there anything i can do to help me dilate i'm only 1 cm?

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Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Pregnancy: Dilatation and effacement is a natural process during the end of pregnancy. This is enhanced after "water breaks" and contractions increase

Answered 1/9/2016

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A member asked:

Is there anything i can do to help me dilate i'm only 1 cm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sheldon Brownstein answered

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