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Cervix moderately dilated
Cervix moderately dilated is the normal condition during labor in which a woman's cervix has become moderately dilated. The cervix begins as a closed (not dilated) cervix. Then, as the contractions squeeze the baby against the cervix, the cervix begins to dilate (dilated a bit). Later, after more contractions, the cervix becomes moderately dilated (the opening of the cervix is moderate big). Finally, the cervix is fully dilated, and the baby can start going through the cervix into the vagina.
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A 41-year old asked:
Sleeping at incline help to dilate cervix?
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A 34-year old asked:
Cervix 80% soft dilated 3 cm. How long until labor?
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A 20-year old male asked:
I'm dilated a 2 CM and cervix is kinda thick. Can my water break at anytime now?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Is it more likely for your cervix to thin and dilate quicker with 4th successful pregnancy?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Is it more likely for your cervix to thin and dilate quicker with 4 pregnancy ? First 3 all normal and successful
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A 47-year old female asked:
What type of catheter is put in the cervix after it has been dilated since it was closed? How long is the catheter left in for/possible complications?
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A 29-year old asked:
How is the cervix dilated?
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A 47-year old asked:
Can orgasm help dilate favorable cervix?
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A 34-year old asked:
Does the cervix dilate throughout your cycle?
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A 49-year old asked:
Does it take longer to effaced or dilate if my cervix is tilted?
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A 22-year old female asked:
Can i be electively induced at 40weeks 2days at 1cm dilated with an unfavorable cervix?
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A 48-year old asked:
What does it feel like to have your cervix dilated?
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A 47-year old asked:
What do doctors use to dilate the cervix when pregnant?
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A 35-year old asked:
Cervix is slightly dilated. Does this mean I have an incompetent cervix?
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A 18-year old female asked:
Can exercise by running cause cervix to dilate ? Can running or any type of exercise cause early labor ?
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A member asked:
If I have a tilted cervix and the driver said the baby's head is very low but in front of the cervix-how can my cervix dilate and efface?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Y did my 2nd abortion @ approx. 10 weeks hurt so bad during the procedure? I only got 1Ativan was it from my cervix being dilated? Is this common?
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A 20-year old female asked:
30wks2days pregnant1cm dilated cervix fully effaced no measurable length strict hospital br last 4wks given mag for 12hrs 4 days ago baby coming soon?
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A 29-year old asked:
How is the cervix dilated for placement of a iud?
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A 43-year old asked:
Does it take a slanted cervix longer to dilate?
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A 43-year old asked:
Does your cervix dilate during your period?
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A 34-year old female asked:
Does the cervix dilate 10 cms during a miscarriage?
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A 30-year old female asked:
I'm 39 weeks 2 days 1cm dilated cervix is soft isthis progress?
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A 29-year old female asked:
I am pregnant from 39 weeks.How can I enlarge or dilate the cervix for an easier delivery?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Is it the motion of sex or the progestaglands in the sperm that cause cervix to rippen/dilate?
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A 23-year old female asked:
How long after I stop getting Progesterone shots will labor start? Cervix already short, not dilated.
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A 22-year old female asked:
37weeks4days not dilated cervix long. Baby weighs 8# as of right now says us. Will i need a c section? I absolutely do not want one.
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A 28-year old female asked:
I'm contracting but my cervix isn't changing. How can I help my cervix dilate. I'm 39.5 weeks along. Only 1 CM but i continue to have contractions.
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A 28-year old female asked:
37 weeks preg. 1-2cm dilated 2 weeks ago. Self checked, felt oval with rigid brim and interior of oval was like a crater not a hole. Is this cervix?
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A 55-year old female asked:
My daughter is due on 3 days from today and is 5 CM cervix dilated but has no pain yet..Does this mean that she is going to deliver within 24 hours?
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