The A to V of pregnancy and birth: A glossary for expectant parents
If you’re new to the parenting thing and are expecting your first baby, you already know that it can be a super-steep learning curve. All kinds of new experiences lie ahead, and even more new terminology you’ve never heard before.
With that in mind we’ve rustled up a bunch of often used words surrounding birth and delivery so you can bone up ahead of all those antenatal appointments! Speaking of which …
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Dilation
Dilation refers to the opening of the cervix. During labour, the cervix’s dilation is measure in centimetres, with full dilation at 10cm.