Fiesta Bowl Salad. Combine 1/4 cup each canned black beans (rinsed and drained), chopped avocado, canned corn (drained), and chopped cherry tomatoes with the juice of 1/2 fresh lime and salt to taste. Serve on top of 2 cups romaine.
Dilated and effaced â What they mean in Labor. Labor And Birth No comments. Dilation and effacement refer to the condition of the cervix during pregnancy and labor. Dilation refers to the opening of the cervix, while effacement refers to the ripening (thinning and softening) of the cervix. Dilation is measured in centimeters, from 0 to 10. Your cervix is fully open and you should be able to push when it is dilated to 10 centimeters. Occasionally, a physician will measure dilation in fingers.. Dilation often begins days or weeks before labor actually begins.
Understand the risks of obesity during pregnancy â plus steps to promote a healthy pregnancy. Being obese during pregnancy can have a major impact on your health and your baby's health. Find out about the possible complications, recommendations for weight gain and what you can do to promote a healthy pregnancy. Preeclampsia. 2  Women who are obese are at increased risk of developing a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, often the kidneys (preeclampsia). 3  Infection. 4  Women who are obese during pregnancy are at increased risk of urinary tract infections.