okay iv been havin breckand hicks and im 2 cm dialted and the doc said 50% enfacin what does that mean i didnt think to even ask the doc and now its buggin me i really wanna know what that means i know what dialated means but the other i dont
2007-04-04 14:52:06 · 8 answers · asked by liltinkrsshorty 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Two things happen during labor. First, your cervix, which is like a cartilage (feel the tip of your nose), opens to about 10 cm to allow the baby through (dilation). Your cervix also thins to allow it to open (effaces). So if you're 50% effaced, your cervix is half as thin as it needs to be.
This means you're getting really close! Good luck!!
2007-04-04 15:00:37 · answer #1 · answered by mjkl1 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Effacement is when your cervix begins to shorten and thin in preparation for labor and delivery. In it's non-pregnancy condition and in the first and second trimester plus most of the third trimester, your cervix is long and thick. Your doctor will measure your effacement in % with 0% being not effaced at all (no thinning or shortening) to 100% when your cervix will become part of your uterine wall allowing for your baby to pass through. 50% is good as it means you're 1/2 way there. The contractions you feel are Braxton Hicks contractions and are like practice contractions.
2007-04-04 22:55:54 · answer #2 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
effacing /effacement is how thin the cervix is even without dilating it can get thinner-often happens simultaneously It dilates more readily once its 80-100%effaced or thin like paper
You are "at the starting line" of the labor race(a marathon) and warmed up (the braxton hicks ctx's do that)and ready to go!
Now all you need is regular forceful contractions to get you going
2007-04-04 22:00:53 · answer #3 · answered by FoudaFaFa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am pretty sure effaced is when your cervix thins. your cervix has to thin and flatten before the baby comes out. 50 % meens you have made progress towards being in labor. the more effaced you are the closer labor is!!
2007-04-04 22:06:27 · answer #4 · answered by jessiebella677 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
effacement is the thinning of the cervix so it can dilate more easily. You are very close to having yur baby. Good luck and congratulations.
2007-04-04 22:00:15 · answer #5 · answered by Country girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Effaced is how I guess open would be a good word to use for it you are to give birth. That is the best I can do.
2007-04-04 21:55:59 · answer #6 · answered by taljalea 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here is a website that should answer your question. Don't worry, there's nothing wrong.
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/effacement.html
2007-04-04 22:05:15 · answer #7 · answered by corpsman9903 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
efaced my dear.... you are 1/2 way thined out pretty much
2007-04-04 21:59:59 · answer #8 · answered by mommaof2girls&1onway 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋