Try a Birthing Ball: Rocking, bouncing, and rotating your hips on a birthing ball also opens the pelvis, and it may speed up cervical dilation

cervical dilation

Cervical dilation (or cervical dilatation) is the opening of the cervix, the entrance to the uterus, during childbirth, miscarriage, induced abortion, or gynecological surgery. Cervical dilation may occur naturally, or may be induced surgically or medically.

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. Walk Around: Don't underestimate the power of gravity! When walking, your baby will press against the cervix, which might help it efface and dilate.

How can I make my cervix efface faster?

Getting up and moving around may help speed dilation by increasing blood flow. Walking around the room, doing simple movements in bed or chair, or even changing positions may encourage dilation. This is because the weight of the baby applies pressure to the cervix.

What causes you to efface?

Effacement vs.

As you near your due date, your body produces prostaglandins and starts contracting. These things help the cervix efface (thin, soften, shorten, etc.) and prepare for delivery. Eventually, the cervix thins and shortens to the point that it's as thin as a piece of paper.