I heard this term and not certain of its meaning. I dont have kids
but my sister is expecting and she is far from home what can I do to support and encourage her she should give birth this week.
2006-12-01 15:23:04 · 4 answers · asked by encourager4God 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Effaced is when the cervix thins out and relaxes so the cervix can dilate to prepare for labor.
It's too bad your sister is so far from home. The best thing you can do to support her is to call her every day and listen to her complain. Sounds funny, but she is miserable. She's probably also excited and scared. Tell her you know she'll handle it no problem, and that you know she'll be a great mom. Every pregnant woman has last minute doubts! After the birth, listen to every detail and tell her how proud you are of her. And don't forget to tell her you love her.
Congrats on being an aunt!
2006-12-01 17:42:25 · answer #1 · answered by Robin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Effacement is the thinning out of the cervix in preparation for labor. Usually it's accompanied by a percentage, like "25% effaced" and so many centimeters dilated. (Dilated means the cervix has opened.) At 10 centimeters dilated and 100% effaced a woman gives birth, the baby's head can now fit through there.
2006-12-01 15:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by Pashta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The closer you get to the end of your pregnancy, the more you will hear about "being effaced," "effacing," or "effacement."
What is effacement?
Effacement is the process by which the cervix prepares for delivery. After the baby has engaged in the pelvis, it gradually drops closer to the cervix; the cervix gradually softens, shortens and becomes thinner. You may hear phrases like "ripens," or "cervical thinning" which refer to effacement.
How is effacement measured?
Effacement is measured in percentages. For example, your doctor or midwife may tell you that you are effaced 50%, which means you are half way to being completely effaced. When you are 100% effaced or completely effaced, your cervix is paper-thin and labor is right around the corner.
How will I know if and when I am effaced?
In your final weeks of pregnancy your caregivers will routinely check for effacement, and as soon as you arrive at the hospital, you will be checked for effacement. If you are a first time mom, your cervix will efface before it dilates. If you are a second time mom, your cervix will dilate before effacement.
2006-12-01 15:34:10 · answer #3 · answered by Samantha M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is the term used to determine the thinness of the cervix or cervix lip
2006-12-01 15:25:26 · answer #4 · answered by s91601 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋