What does it mean?

Question

What does it mean when doctor say you’re thinning but only open to 1 or 2 cm?

Answer

It means your cervix is only dilated to 1 or 2cm out of 10cm and your cervix is effacing or thinning out in prep for delivery.

Answer

Thinning means your cervix is going from about an inch thick to paper flat. For a first time mom you thin out first then you’ll dilate more. Thinning out is a good sign that your body is preparing for labor.

Answer

Thinning likely means effaced. Did she give a percentage?

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