37 weeks is considered to be full term.
The 90% cervical effacement is very good.
The thinning cervix (effacement) indicates that the lower uterine segment is preparing for birth. It stretches out and facilitates the dilatation process.
Cervical effacement, although it is a very subjective assessment, can be determined by your provider during an internal examination. It is usually measured in percentages or fractions, such as 25 percent, 50 percent, 75 percent or completely effaced (tissue paper thin) at 100 percent.
Because a thin cervix dilates easier, it is best to enter labor with effacement already completed or nearly so. Primigravidas (first time mothers) usually start this process during the last month. The practice contractions she has been experiencing do this. Much of early labor is spent effacing before the active dilatation of the cervix begins in earnest
4cm is what you need to be at or be in labor, or water broke for the hospital to admit you any of those you will not be aloud to leave.
Good Luck! I hope you have an easy and healthy delivery!
The 90% cervical effacement is very good.
The thinning cervix (effacement) indicates that the lower uterine segment is preparing for birth. It stretches out and facilitates the dilatation process.
Cervical effacement, although it is a very subjective assessment, can be determined by your provider during an internal examination. It is usually measured in percentages or fractions, such as 25 percent, 50 percent, 75 percent or completely effaced (tissue paper thin) at 100 percent.
Because a thin cervix dilates easier, it is best to enter labor with effacement already completed or nearly so. Primigravidas (first time mothers) usually start this process during the last month. The practice contractions she has been experiencing do this. Much of early labor is spent effacing before the active dilatation of the cervix begins in earnest
4cm is what you need to be at or be in labor, or water broke for the hospital to admit you any of those you will not be aloud to leave.
Good Luck! I hope you have an easy and healthy delivery!