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As labor nears, the fetus's head drops down into the pelvis and pushes against the cervix. The cervix begins to thin (efface), sometimes over a few weeks.
Dilation (opening)
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At the same time, the cervix also begins to open (dilate).
Current as of: July 10, 2023
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