01/08/2026
Active dilatation
The cɛrvix is now completely effaced, has the shape of a ring and is now beginning to increase in diameter. The contractions become more frequent and stronger, causing the cervix to open.
The collagen fibers that form it are rearranged, so that their resistance decreases drastically and this facilitates dilatation up to 10 cm. It should be noted that in multiparous women, effacement of the cervix and dilatation of the cɛrvix occur simultaneously. However, in first-time prɛgnant women, there are two different phases: first the effacement takes place and then the dilatation.
At this time, the cɛrvix also changes position: it moves from being in a posterior position to being centered, so as to facilitate the baby's exit.
Once dilation is complete and the cɛrvix is effaced, the va**na and uterus form a single duct and delivery will take place.
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