Explain how dilation of the cervix affects labor.

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Explain how dilation of the cervix affects labor.

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Labor is the method of childbirth, beginning with constrictions of the uterus and ending with the birth of the baby ,indications of labor means the baby's on the way: The opening of the cervix,is called as Cervical dilation .  The corridor to the uterus, during childbirth, miscarriage or gynecological surgery. Cervical dilation may happen naturally, or sometimes surgically Dilatation means that the cervix opens. In labour pain the cervix start to stretch and open for the preparation  to pass the baby through the birth canal

Cervical dilation may be aroused mechanically by inserting devices inside the cervix for  expanding . For this  a balloon catheter or osmotic dilators  used, which enlarge when seated in a moist environment. 

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During pregnancy, the entrance of the cervix is shut off by a thick stopper of mucus to prevent bacteria from reaching the uterus. During dilation, stopper is loosened. When this happens, it is a proof that the cervix is starting to dilate .Most of the pain during labor is induced by the uterus contracting to dilate the cervix.

Cervix begin to soften, shorten and could even start to open narrowly.  such as dilation or effacement, these simply mean shortening and opening of your cervix, as it is getting ready for  baby to be delivered.
There are a number of causes of lengthened labor. During the latent phase, slow effacement of the cervix can cause labor time to enhance. During the active phase, if the baby heavy , the birthing canal is too minor, or the  pelvis is small, delivery  take longer or fail to progress.

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