Fully dilated:
A woman is said to be 'fully dilated' in labour when the cervix has fully opened up, and thus can allow the baby to pass downwards into the vagina. At this time the cervix has opened up to about 10cm.
Fully dilated:
A woman is said to be 'fully dilated' in labour when the cervix has fully opened up, and thus can allow the baby to pass downwards into the vagina. At this time the cervix has opened up to about 10cm.