❤️ just left the Dr I'm 2cm dilated and have an induction on Wednesday I got to call at 5am supposed to be there at 6am 😁 she felt he was head down today but not low said my cervix is soft but no effacement but they said my last ultrasound he is bradycardic meaning low heart rate I guess that day he was 109bpm today though he was 119bpm but totally need a nap rn had membrane sweep and cramping some 😁🩵 😮💨 so many mixed emotions! Give me my baby 🥳
WeMoms
12 Mar 2024
What does cervical effacement mean?
To make way for your baby, your cervix goes through different stages, one of which is effacement.
- During your pregnancy, the cervix moves backward and closes to protect the fetus. It should remain closed, long, and firm until term.
- As delivery approaches, the cervix gradually changes to prepare for passage.
- After aligning itself again with the axis of the vagina, it becomes more flexible and gradually shortens and softens, until it disappears completely.
- The phase of effacement of the cervix can last from a few hours to a few days, depending on the woman.
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Aspen
20 Sep 2023
Well went to my appointment and little man is being stubborn 😂 snug as a bug. No dilation or effacement at all. as much as I want him out looks like we have a while to go. Any tips on how to soften your cervix?
Kylie
Raspberry leaf tea supposedly works. Idk. I'll know Friday 😆
20 Sep 2023
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Aspen
Hot raspberry tea? I’ve been drinking that pure leaf raspberry tea and still nothing 😂 this is my only pregnancy where little man is like nope I’m comfortable right where I am! He’s head down and super low but nothing else going on LOL. My dr set up a ultrasound for next Thursday so I can at least see him so I’m excited for that!
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Sam
8 Aug 2023
When did your doctor start checking your cervix for effacement? Mine has not checked me at all yet #36 weeks
Mariya
I get checked at 36 weeks. Im 38 today hopefully she checks again this thursday
8 Aug 2023
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Sam
Fingers crossed you're at the finish line mama. Thanks for sharing!
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Linda
4 Jun 2023
Does effacement means soft cervix ? I’m 50% effacement and that’s all my nurse told me and I’m 2 cm
Kim♈️⭐️
When i was in L&D i was told effacement was the thinning/shortening of my cervix and dilation was the opening of my cervix🤗 wishing you a safe delivery whenever baby decides to come !!
4 Jun 2023
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Mia
24 Jan 2023
I wonder does labor progress faster with each pregnancy?? With Kaiden I didn’t start dilating until after my water broke at 39 weeks. with arailyn I was at a 1 for weeks until the day I went to get induced at 39 weeks and with lewis I was at a 1 for two weeks then boom I was at a 6 at 38 weeks and my water broke. I went from a 1 to a 3 In just two weeks with this one and I’ve never been at 80% effacement when getting just my cervix checked at a regular appointment it’s always been less
Porscccc
I believe it does. It's like your body becomes trained.
24 Jan 2023
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Keosha
5 Jan 2023
Any tips to help naturally induce labor or help contractions start had my 37week appointment an last ultrasound today everything is good with baby an me he’s weighing 6lbs 1oz head all the way down I’m still stuck at 1cm but I’m half way there with effacement maybe about 50% or more doctor okay with everything so yea I need tips to help getting my cervix dilated getting contractions coming been in pain these last two weeks having contractions in lower stomach an back my hips hurt can’t walk normal walking gapped leg vagina sore inside pelvis bone sore booty sore just every thing but still not dilating
Lauren
Raspberry leaf tea
Bumpy car ride
Lots of sex
Nipple stimulation
And long walks. But whatever you do DO NOT TAKE CASTOR OIL! I made that mistake with my first. I learned my lesson. Also, you can try some spicy food! Good luck momma!
5 Jan 2023
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Keosha
Okay thanks an ion think it was meant for me try castor oil cause I’ve went to every store where I’m at an they all been out these pass days so I had got whole pineapple ate it then went did some walking tonight
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