2007-02-15 03:40:03 · 12 answers · asked by msellie 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
thinning out, wearing out, which is what your cervix does before labor.
2007-02-15 03:43:35 · answer #1 · answered by puppy love 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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 health care provider 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.
2007-02-15 11:43:43 · answer #2 · answered by sknymnie 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
effacement is when you cervix softens and thins out 0% is not at all and 100% is paper thin. I'm 80%.
engagment is when your baby fully drops into the pelvis.
stations are like ok -4 is baby turned floating till 0 is engaged and +4 is the baby being birthed. They are measured in cm. I'm -1.
i'm sure you know what dilation is but thats when your cervix starts to open. I'm not even a 1 yet :(.
2007-02-15 11:49:54 · answer #3 · answered by Kimi is 31 weeks 1/7 w/#2! 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
effaced refers to the thickness of your cervix. Your cervix thins out in order to give birth. You have to be 100% effaced before you deliver. So, if the doctor says you are effaced, that means your cervix is thin and ready.
2007-02-15 12:06:01 · answer #4 · answered by Ruby Tuesday 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Before you give birth your cervix has to dilate or open up to 10 cm also know as fully dilated and thin out completely or fully efface.
2007-02-15 11:55:18 · answer #5 · answered by Miriam Z 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Effacement is the process of your cervix thinning and softening for the birth. It not only has to open (dilate) but has to become thinner.
2007-02-15 11:44:57 · answer #6 · answered by Proud Mommy of 6 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Wow...all I can say is why is someone yelling at you for asking a question!!!! Dont feel dumb...I had to look it up the first time I heard it!!! Good luck darling!!!
2007-02-15 12:05:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
means the cervix is thinning out and labor is beginning
2007-02-15 11:46:12 · answer #8 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all, if this applies to you and your situation, you should be asking a doctor when you don't understand a term, not a public answer forum! Jeez!!! The answers are found at the site listed below.
2007-02-15 11:45:58 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa A 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
IT MEANS YOUR CERVIX IS THINNING OUT
2007-02-15 12:25:00 · answer #10 · answered by NIKKI 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋