effacement

Effacement is the thinning and shortening of the cervix that occurs during pregnancy. It is one of the signs that labor is approaching. To check for effacement, a healthcare provider will insert two fingers into the vagina and feel the cervix. They will assess the thickness and length of the cervix to determine how much…

Effacement is the thinning and shortening of the cervix that occurs during pregnancy. It is typically measured in percentages, with 100% effacement indicating that the cervix has completely thinned out and shortened. Checking effacement is an important part of prenatal care, as it can help to determine the progress of labor. There are a few…