Cervix thinning??

Question

Okay I might sound silly but I'm confused.  I got the gbs swab done and dr said my cervix is thinning. How does she know and what does that mean?
Edit: sorry it might be confusing I mean can she just tell by looking at it and inserting the q tip?

Answer

The q tip is for the GBS test.

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Regularly your cervix is long and narrow, but when the body starts to prepare for labor your cervix shortens 😊 it’s called effacement. Labor is usually a go when you are 10 cm dilated and 100% effaced. Here’s a picture to help you visualize

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It means that theres less cervix between your baby and the birth canal, basically when your cervix is 100% thin/effaced all you need is dilation/it to open up for the baby to come out. Your cervix starts off thick and closed to keep baby cushioned and enclosed in there.

Cervix thinning??

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