Users questions 

What is 75% effaced?

Joe Ford

What is 75% effaced?

Effacement is a sign that your uterus is preparing for delivery, as the thinner your cervix gets the more easily it will dilate. Effacement is measured in percentages so you may hear your provider say you are 25%, 50% or 75% effaced.

Can I be 6 cm dilated without contractions?

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) said active labor for most women does not occur until 5 to 6 cm dilation, according to the association’s guidelines.

Can you feel crowning with an epidural?

If you have an epidural, you may or may not feel crowning, or you may feel a dulled down version of crowning — or you could feel it fully if the epidural is not providing complete coverage. If you do not have an epidural, you will feel crowning like you have been able to feel everything up to that point.

Can a baby be too big for your pelvis?

Posterior. For the uninitiated, CPD stands for Cephalopelvic Disproportion. This occurs when a baby’s head or body is too large to fit through the mother’s pelvis. It is widely believed that true CPD is rare, but many cases of “failure to progress” during labor are given a diagnosis of CPD.

Can a small woman deliver a big baby?

Many women are able to vaginally deliver a big baby. Even women who we perceive as “small” have very adequate space in their pelvis to fit a baby. Your doctor or midwife can determine your pelvic space during a vaginal exam in the very beginning of your pregnancy.

Can your hips be too narrow for childbirth?

“The size of your hips doesn’t matter for birth” Your hip bones don’t dictate your womb’s capacity to enlarge for your baby’s growth. This is why a person can conceive and carry multiple babies—remember the octuplets? Your growing baby will begin to occupy more and more space above your hips.

Why does my baby have a big belly in ultrasound?

A larger than expected fundal height could be a sign of fetal macrosomia. Excessive amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios). Having too much amniotic fluid — the fluid that surrounds and protects a baby during pregnancy — might be a sign that your baby is larger than average.