Cervical Dilation & Effacement: What to Expect in Labour!

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One of the biggest reasons for emergency C-sections is failure to progress ... and the cervix is mostly the reason why. In this video I explain exactly how effacement and dilation of the cervix works so that you know what to expect during labour.
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This is the original video using the balloon to demonstrate effacement: • Use a balloon and ping...

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Hey all! If you are new here, welcome and I hope you learn something new everytime I upload a video🤗 Did you know that it can take this long to dilate during labour? 🥴
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