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🤰 Curious about being 1cm dilated, signs labor is near, what a cervical exam means, or how to interpret dilation, effacement, and early labor? Understanding this helps ease anxiety for a positive birth!
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📋 Quick Breakdown
🌟 What it actually means to be 1cm dilated
🌟 Why cervical checks are done and what they show
🌟 How effacement and station affect labor progress
🌟 Variations between first-time and experienced moms
🌟 When your cervix might start changing before labor
🌟 Deciding if/when you want cervical exams
🌟 What contractions mean if you're only 1cm
🌟 Anxiety tips & why things can stay the same (or change fast!)
🌟 Signs of labor vs. pre-labor cervical changes

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🔗 Links Mentioned:
🌟 Early Signs of Labor:    • Are You Missing These Early Signs That Lab...  
🌟 Manage painful cervical exams:    • Painful Cervical Exams? How to Make Them E...  

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👩‍⚕️ About Hilary Hilary Erickson, The Pregnancy Nurse®, is an RN-BSN with over 20 years of labor & delivery experience. She’s checked thousands of cervixes and has taught countless families what 1cm (and every other part of labor!) really means, so you can trust her evidence-based, real-world advice.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 What does 1cm dilated mean?
00:28 How long could you stay 1cm?
01:06 Why providers check for dilation & offer hope
02:16 Cervical exam breakdown: dilation, effacement, station
03:23 What happens with your cervix in first and subsequent pregnancies 04:00 Station explained & why things can change fast
04:26 Should you have a cervical exam?
05:13 What contractions mean at 1cm
05:41 Should you say yes to a cervical exam?

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult YOUR provider for questions about your own pregnancy, especially surrounding cervical exams, labor signs, or complications. Hilary aims for up-to-date, evidence-based information, but birth practices can change—stay in touch with your care team!

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