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Cervical effacement (also called cervical ripening) refers to a thinning of the cervix. It is a component of the Bishop score. It can be expressed as a percentage. Prior to effacement, the cervix is like a long bottleneck, usually about four centimeters in length. Throughout pregnancy, the cervix is tightly closed and protected by a plug of mucus. When the cervix effaces, the mucus plug is loosened and passes out of the vagina.
How Cervix Dilation is Measured. Dilation of the cervix is measured in centimeters. During labor, your cervix will stretch from 0cm to a fully dilated 10 cm. During a vaginal exam, cervix dilation is measured by how many finger widths fit into the opening of the cervix.If the tip of one finger fits, the cervix is 1 cm dilated. If 2 finger tips fit, that signifies 2 cm. like to think of cervix dilation like opening the door to the womb to allow baby to come out. Normally, your cervix is closed and hard, protecting your uterus from the outside environment. In order for your baby to pass through, your cervix must dilate and thin out completely.