You Cervix and Dilation

[@mamanursetina]

**for informational purposes only, always consult with your provider for medical advice**

[@rose87245]

Adoption is a great thing 😳

[@mamanursetina]

Haha. Childbirth isn’t for everyone ❤

[@TheFallLover]

I'd personally rather give birth.

[@rose87245]

@@TheFallLover that's nice that you know what's best for you 😊🫶🏼

[@TheFallLover]

@@rose87245 ❤️

[@rose87245]

@@mamanursetina for sure! 🩷

[@thobekaghubela1862]

Woman are magical beings 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@mamanursetina]

♥️

[@Mars1pan24]

Yeah however god that would be scary

[@AL-cg4vb]

*people Not all who birth are women

[@ladyofnoxus6733]

​@@AL-cg4vblmao no... get your sexist comment and shove it up your ass. Cause ONLY women can give birth.

[@vlogs_heidi]

@@AL-cg4vbum yes they are 🎉

[@caitlinmason1850]

*removes ovaries in bathroom with tweezers*

[@mamanursetina]

Omgggg 🤣💀

[@absanabegum3617]

Lmao

[@rose87245]

I'm with ya!

[@user-bx4ti6ig3i]

Hello menopause 🤣

[@Mars1pan24]

Right there with ya

[@paigeeeeeeful]

I saw some one use a Ben and Jerry's pint to represent 10cm and now I just can't with anything anymore 😭😂

[@mamanursetina]

YES! Or a 🥯 bagel!

[@hello-wz6zv]

i saw that too

[@veryconfused9768]

Samee

[@leaving..]

I SAW IT AND THE PASTA FOR LIKE 1CM

[@Memeskittle]

I don’t think I can ever eat their ice cream again 😂 at least not for a while

[@taylorswiftfan-gf4ir]

i cant believe my mom did this for me

[@mamanursetina]

All our moms in the same boat ♥️

[@bigawesomewatermelon9511]

She didn't do it for you. She did it for herself. People don't have children for the the children's sake. You can't do anything for someone who doesn't exist. People have children for their own satisfaction. Don't feel bad or like you owe her for this. You don't.

[@tyheildes6210]

@@bigawesomewatermelon9511 I agree completely

[@denabeana1233]

@@bigawesomewatermelon9511 I somewhat disagree. I am currently 6 months pregnant and I am doing it for my son. I’m doing it so he can have the opportunity at life, to experience happiness, have his own goals, dreams, etc. now of course he doesn’t owe me for giving him life and he shouldn’t feel bad for any of the pain I may go through to bring him here because that I am willingly going to go through for him.

[@bigawesomewatermelon9511]

@@denabeana1233 Sure, you've started doing it for him by now, but how did you get to this point? You wanted a baby. You did it for yourself, because you wanted a baby. I'm not saying it's a bad thing. It's perfectly fine to want a baby. But understand why.

[@kris4770]

Thank you for calling 6cm active!!! Nice to see good medical info online

[@PP-tb3ox]

Never really thought about it and now to see that after having children... Wow 😂😂 women are amazing, even if you cannot give birth, you are amazing too ♥️

[@mamanursetina]

It’s so interesting to see it hey?

[@mmc1086]

When the nurse checked my cervix she shamed me because a big blob of the mucus plug came away at the same time. Made a comment that it was disgusting. She was all prepared to send me home again but I’d reached 6cm dilated. She wasn’t the only d head medical staff member I encountered, of course there were nice ones too. I will never forget though, those mortifying moments when I saw someone taking pleasure in putting me down. When I was in fking labour and being polite myself.

[@mamanursetina]

What??? She needs to find a new job. I’m so sorry that happened

[@lillybear801]

Omg that's terrible 😔 that lady is an idiot. It's my first pregnancy and I am so nervous

[@mamanursetina]

@@lillybear801 it will be lovely. And if things are going sideways and you don’t feel respected make sure you speak up or have a strong support person with a voice by your side!

[@peculiari5795]

She needs to be in a different profession. I'm pretty sure I pooped while pushing. No one said a word. Just a quick wipe and take away. Gross stuff is common during labor.

[@mamanursetina]

@@peculiari5795 haha, I have a short about this up. We do anything to keep you from knowing about the 💩

[@elaynaterrell3576]

I only dilated 3 cm after 48 hours with my son. I remember nurse checking me during a contraction. I begged her to wait until it passed. She absolutely didn't. She made my MIL and my mom hold my legs by my ears then shoved her fingers in so roughly. I started crying and my mom almost jumped over the bed to slap that lady. Wound up having to have an emergency c section. Then when we had my daughter I just scheduled a c section. She refused to come out. I had 3 people holding me open while the doc had the vacuum on her head and literally ripped her out of me. I actually thought I was going to die during her c section. They used a nerve block instead of an epidural and I threw up the entire day. Since I didn't eat or drink anything prior it was just stomach acid. I was in the middle of getting sick and couldnt breathe. Luckily the anesthesiologist noticed and propped me up as much a she could.

[@CountYourAssets]

That's horrible. Hope you're ok

[@elaynaterrell3576]

@@CountYourAssets Oh yeah I'm good this was years ago

[@meaganscheiderich6898]

Oh my gosh I'm so sorry!!! I can't believe she would do that 😥

[@elaynaterrell3576]

@@meaganscheiderich6898 It was so painful

[@sapphicalix]

@@elaynaterrell3576 that’s fucking traumatic. That person assaulted you. When you tell a medical professional to stop, they STOP. No matter what. That was not okay at all.

[@ShadesofSage]

A beautiful illustration ❤! Thank you ❤

[@shessupersalty]

There is a reason I will be asking for the nurse with the tiniest hands .... That right there is why my doctor also has small hands. And small forearms 🤣🤣🤣

[@mamanursetina]

Haha! That’s awesome 🤣

[@honeyful1667]

You can opt out of anything you don't like

[@mamanursetina]

@@honeyful1667 100%

[@TigerLilly4495]

My regular OB wasn't on call when I delivered my second and the Dr was a man with gigantic hands and it hurt so bad 🙃 especially because he literally had to shove his whole hand into my uterus to check for placenta fragments

[@lilpurplebutterfly]

​@@TigerLilly4495 wait what... I never knew that their hands go in there 😬.

[@MissNumbledore]

So amazing to see. Can’t believe I did that! And I can’t believe I’m about to do it again 🤣 So cool to see!

[@peculiari5795]

Twice for me too. Second labor took 1/2 the time, phew!

[@my_world1982]

Incredible, the only organ in the body that can stretch that much.

[@mamanursetina]

It’s wild!

[@Mars1pan24]

I cant tell if its creepy or not

[@dea9457]

​@@Mars1pan24 Don't say that

[@ankra12]

@@Mars1pan24creepy

[@albinosaschoopasquatch4455]

Stomach, vagina, skin. We can stretch!

[@bfam7492]

This is amazing to see!

[@thebeautifulsouthernmess4638]

One thing should be added that unless having contractions/cramping dilation means absolutely nothing. If you have had 3 or more children you can be 4 cm and not even in labor. This is why cervical check should only happen when in active labor it gets mom all hyped or frustrated. You can be 1 cm and be in labor or you can be 2 cm and carry your baby until 40/41 wks.

[@hislivelystone]

I was 7cm dilated and not in labor, with my 3rd!

[@monicataylor7414]

Yeah I was at 2 cm for days without any contractions before labor started. It was my first baby and I wasn’t quite sure why I had already dilated but I got all excited thinking the baby would come that day I got home from my doctor’s visit. I want to avoid so many checks because it did get me frustrated to see I was still at 2.5 like 4 days later

[@Ray-ks4bb]

my face while watching this made me look like I ate something sour as hell 😭

[@breannaclark4070]

16 days until my due date ❤

[@mamanursetina]

Aaaah congratulations!!!

[@monadarling1996]

Don't watch these kinda video.😂 I pray that u and baby will have healthy life. U r a strong woman.

[@mamanursetina]

@@monadarling1996 sorry what’s the reason they shouldn’t watch “these kind of videos”?? This is what a Cervix does to dilate to have a baby. It’s a beautiful natural thing. There’s zero fear tactics in this video…

[@monadarling1996]

@@mamanursetina i got scared that's y 😄.

[@denabeana1233]

@@mamanursetina I got a little scared because it looks painful, I’m currently 6 months but natural things like that does carry fear. Just because it natural doesn’t mean it isn’t fear inducing lol maybe the fact that it is natural and inevitable is what’s scary?

[@Chrissy85308]

No one could reach my cervix the first time. They found 2 docs with long fingers so they would come check me. After 2 days they broke my water and it came down and was easy. Still had to have a csection. Baby was just too big and I found out I had a small pelvis. 2nd birth I labored at home for 8 hours, went in and went from fingertip to 10 in 45 minutes and ended up with an emergency csection. Thankfully I had amazing staff that supported me so beautifully in the hospital.

[@trottester]

I'm glad they tried to find smo with long fingers. 😢

[@bellct4980]

That’s why I’ll be adopting.

[@Jessicahasopinions]

When I was in labor with my son my body wasn't cooperating, my water broke and I was having contractions but I wasn't dilating like I should have been at that point. A doctor came in to check my progress and it felt like she shoved a sharp blade inside me and twisted it. I screamed so loud and was sobbing, the doctor just walked away like it was nothing but a nurse came running in to see what happened and I told her what she did then my exact words were "if that bitch comes near me again I'm kicking her in the face". Which is pretty out of character for me, I'm usually super respectful and understanding. The nurse reassured me and told me it should have not been that painful so the doctor must have done something wrong. I didn't see that doctor again the entire time I was in the hospital.

[@rachaeledwards2782]

Mine was painful like this but the doctor, who was very experienced, stopped when I screamed and refused to do any more cervix exams on me. We just guessed after that point. Apparently it may have had something to do with the fact I was labouring posterior, meaning my baby was facing up toward my belly instead of down toward my spine. It gave me a lot of back pain during labour. I’ve had 5 births and 4 of my labours were posterior. They all turned during transition for anterior (facing down) birth, which was nice because posterior birth can be more painful and lead to more tearing. I did that to my mum (sorry mum). Anyway, just thought I’d mention that might have been a factor. Fwiw, I didn’t have any cervical exams for births 2-5. There are other ways to tell how far along you are. They are actually pretty unnecessary in an uncomplicated pregnancy if the midwives and mother are good at knowing what other signs to look for.

[@theKiaraGennae]

Wow I pushed out a whole human 6 weeks ago through a hole so small 🤯😩 we are majestic 🦄

[@themomom8978]

5-8cm looks like a bit of guesswork 😂

[@mamanursetina]

Haha if I'm honest its really all subjective. Between 3 and 9 we know you're in some kind of labor. I need to know you're more than 3 and then I need to know when you're 10!

[@oscarthecouch69]

my mom had two cesarean sections and almost died from giving birth to me ! uterus owners are the strongest mfs out here !!!!

[@maryannebrown2385]

Uterus owners? Women. Adult, human females.

[@wompppwompwomppp]

​@@maryannebrown2385 there's plenty of people born intersex (mix matched parts) but you probably didn't learn that in your science class from the 40s.

[@maryannebrown2385]

@@wompppwompwomppp There are NOT plenty of people born intersex. The incident of intersex people is 0.017% of the population. And in each of those cases that person is either male or female, despite ambiguous genitalia. The world does not need to change language because some people are intersex. A woman is an adult human female. Full stop.

[@voyageurph]

why am i in this cervix dilation loop 😅

[@mamanursetina]

The force is strong with this one 😊

[@SherryMacoy-dk4zh]

The algorithm must have heard my screams, as I gave birth six days ago 😂

[@latifatbintusaad9558]

Omo! This is how exclaim in surprise here in Nigeria. Had my first via C-section, hoping to try naturally for my second thats on the way by God's grace, Aameen ❤

[@ThatCarEnthuZiastBrittany]

Scared half to death to give birth to my son this coming December as this is my first ever baby and I have no clue what to expect during labor and delivery! I’m also extremely excited though ❤

[@becomingnew7618]

Mines Febuary and I feel the exact same 😬

[@nidazaidi9369]

My nurse was very rude and kept saying that it is the worst labor she is seeing and I am not pushing in the right way and just kept degrading. I still have chills of that pain and her rudeness like I am doing something wrong

[@AmandaBabyyyyy]

What a horrible thing to say to a woman in labor!!! I’m so sorry you had this experience, I’m angry for you.

[@DanieMP1226]

I had a horrible nurse as well. She kept checking and scraping which was so painful while in labor. My legs were shaking, just a horrible nurse with a bad attitude. Plus I couldn’t understand her due to the language barrier since I was in Germany at the time. Ended up having an emergency c section. The anesthesiologist was extremely rude, my first experience was absolutely horrible! Now im blessed with the most amazing son😍

[@IntergalacticSpaceKitten]

I had 2 kids and I STILL think it's crazy that this is even possible lol Making a whole new life and every part of that

[@EposiMatilda]

Thank you your explanation was good very enlighten thank you so much

[@aeixoxo]

I know the comments are full of people basically being scared/disgusted by childbirth but my baby boy is due in 10 weeks and I couldn’t be more excited!

[@ClinicalMedicoSchool]

Great 👍

[@leoniee1545]

and the worst part is, some heads are still bigger than this, so it gets stretched out even further!

[@mamanursetina]

Haha! There are big heads but it can’t get much bigger!! What can happen though is babys head molds to fit through

[@jackielewis4360]

Not me being 5 weeks pregnant watching this🫠🥹😭

[@jegirveifbisnhekevdu]

I- I shall never have children I will adopt

[@mamanursetina]

Adoption is a lovely plan too ♥️

[@videogalwatch]

"watermelon through a letter slot" says it.

[@daynee26]

excited for my labor soon.

[@jackiegovreau4029]

Women are so incredible. If you can do that you can do anything. My mom had C-sections with my older and with me and my triplet siblings

[@mamanursetina]

Triplets?? So cool!!

[@jackiegovreau4029]

@@mamanursetina Thanks

[@shavezaliali11]

My daughter is 4 months now I still remember that pain bcz I was not dilated enough for normal delivery 😢 my water broke at 39week of my pregnancy but I was not feeling any kind of labour pain they give me injections for pain I was in 18 hr labour pain and I was so tired to push 😭😭the hospital staff was not nice enough and I was alone bcz my husband was not with me too My baby girl head was big and doctor suggested for c section but my baby’s heart beat was fine and my mother did not wanted c section for me she wanted normal delivery so I ended up with normal delivery but with so many stitches the doctor didn’t told me how many stitches I had 😭😭 I still feel the lil pain when I go in toilet My baby girl is healthy that’s the best thing 😊 but I’m never going for a normal delivery next time I can’t handle the pain 😭 Sorry for bad English 😊

[@siddgirl9221]

Your English is good sister ,nd listen apki second delivery bahut smooth hogi don't worry😂

[@mar91a]

I gave birth almost three and a half months ago. I had such a romantic outlook on childbirth, but once the pains kicked in, oh my God. I was induced, but then my pains kicked in and it was so intense. I had to remind myself to breathe and I had an oxygen mask on. It's hard, but at the end you have your baby and it is all worth it. It's such a magical moment.

[@willowashe]

One of my odd memories of my early teen years learning the intricacies of the female reproductive system, was asking my mom or sister what “10cm dilated” was while we watched tv. My father, who never pays attention to anything, quickly said “about 4 grown man’s fingers”. Looking back, I don’t know if he was being funny, or if he misunderstood and was answering the best a father of 6 could.

[@MrsJoeyPinkPants]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 thats the sort of comeback and quick wit my daughter would receive from her dad lmao

[@kerryberry___]

Not me laughing as I say, "it gets bigger than THAT!"

[@duckpaysrent]

scared my cervix will never go to its original size

[@mamanursetina]

It MOSTLY goes back. Though the texture might not be the same. And you might be a tough dilated after but nothing substantial

[@lil.ms.j7156]

Your body is made to give birth.

[@Lils_Jewellery]

The cervix cannot stay wide, it’s layers of tissues NOT a hole, the only time it opens is during birth. Nothing can get through.

[@mamanursetina]

@@Lils_Jewellery but it can stay slightly different (fingertip or dimple) and also much softer in consistency than it was pre first baby. But correct not open!

[@Clearlyclynn]

@@mamanursetina is this the reason why most deliveries after the first child tend to go faster?

[@spreadbeartroops3917]

*hugs her fur-baby extra tight*

[@lindseymorgan7386]

At 10 I just picture a fist going in there. I'm sorry lol. I just had my 3rd baby but seeing this is so crazy realizing how much it opens

[@TheGarciaCooksanEats]

Omg 😳 it's huge 😂 I've had 4 babies and it shocks me every time hahaha

[@mamanursetina]

Haha. It’s pretty incredible. I’m a mom of 4 too!

[@melzeeWhee]

I'm curious - How are you able to (even somewhat) accurately tell the difference between stages when assessing?

[@NotEmjay]

I’ve never been more scared in my entire life

[@Luna-rg8le]

Did anyone else groan out loud with each change?

[@forestfairy352]

Please tell me how the hell I had no idea my midwife was doing this while I was in labour lol

[@suelaamisandwich]

Wow didn’t realize 10 cm was that big.

[@mamanursetina]

The size of a bagel or an ego waffle!!

[@KibaNicole]

@@mamanursetina never going to be able to look at an ego waffle the same 😔

[@cynthiacromwell8934]

Amazing story 😮😮😮

[@lanalegion2112]

Imagine doing this to 10 before your water even breaks.

[@natharisandhya6269]

Tq 4 explanation

[@nomiinomii2922]

Excellent

[@rachaelnunn3186]

Just a reminder that cervical checks are completely optional! They increase your risk of infection and do not accurately predict how far along you are in labor or how soon baby will arrive.

[@julie781]

Done it twice it's worth it I have two beautiful daughter's

[@AnimeBee25]

I'm sad, my mother had to go through this

[@Everyonesaytouswoo.ah3987]

That looks painful But im still having kids

[@cloebloss]

I’m gonna need my husband to record or something next time cause I just can’t believe that😂

[@maddiesummerbeckham9973]

This is why c sections are key, at least when you’re carrying more than one lol

[@Upper_echelon_exotics]

I plan names out before I get mine. I use vampire names so I have a list. Sometimes I change my mind. Like a was planning my next male to be named Lestat. But I was planning my next male to be an Arctic sable male. I ended up picking up an extreme red het coral male and Lestat didn't seem right for him. Edit : I guess I should mention that they are hognose snakes 😊

[@emaemma2643]

Am I the only one woman scarried of those videos? 😅

[@gertrudemelanin4787]

Where do I get this to buy to become more confident while doing v/e

[@afeeramehnaz1852]

My eggs just crawled back after watching this video 😮

[@0x0rOSRS]

Its amazing what our bodies do ❤

[@Smiling-1982]

I did this 3 times and now I'm pregnant my 4th🤣

[@Kaitrece]

I feel a way just watching the simulated check.

[@lc8827]

Glad I’m a dude. My wife is awesome! Going for boy #2 soon!

[@user-bx4ti6ig3i]

I don't know why I'm getting so many labor and delivery shorts but my factory has been closed for 3.5 years 🤔

[@stephanierogers9117]

Been through it twice first time was rough second go around was easy.

[@mizzsassy-ow7uf]

I had a baby 2 yrs ago, and now im pregnant again, i still remember the pain

[@angiecats5298]

I’ve only ever gotten to 4cm lol. I can’t imagine getting all the way to 10 😭

[@Theruccibanks]

So beautiful and amazingly how our bodies can do all this and go right back like nun ever happened 😂😂Lol

[@annak804]

My problem when I give birth is I go from barely dialated to baby is going down and out in minutes

[@SumitraCare]

Waw very interesting for me because in nurse ❤

[@ghostjade4378]

I would like to have a child someday, but the medical staff scares me so much. So many bad or traumatic experiences…

[@sophe460]

Omg this scares me lol this is why i dont want kids lol

[@mamanursetina]

Kids definitely aren’t for everyone! But I promise this isn’t as awful as these pretend cervixes make it look 😊

[@sophe460]

​@@mamanursetina okkk still lol hha

[@rachaelnunn3186]

Cervical checks during labor are completely optional and don't really serve a purpose. You can absolutely refuse them! Don't let that make you afraid to have children

[@S_KAI_FI]

Thanks, another reason to list to my parents on why I never wanna have kids lmao. I know im 18, but my parents are like " ur just young, once u grow a lil bit more, u will understand and change ur mind" or smth like that 🙄🙄🙄

[@Blinkstiezz]

May i know what is this ?!

[@sarahitrujillo5080]

what the white part?

[@abcd19372]

Just entered into my 39th week of pregnancy and no symptoms of labours yet

[@daniellenelson8222]

crazy seeing it no matter how many times lol got to the hospital at 4-5cm to a 10 in an hour with both my babies

[@mamanursetina]

So amazing

[@maryannebrown2385]

Watching this from the US. My first thought when I heard this story is that some weirdo abducted her, either threatening her with a knife or a gun. (I know they are not legal in the UK, but creeps find a way). It seems she had a very regular routine. Easily could have had a stalker.

[@lflipsss]

This makes my cervix hurt watching this

[@AmyraAndFabry]

Wow 😮this makes me nervous as this is my first time

[@is_just_diana]

I crossed my legs watching this video

[@aisha249]

I wanted to have kids cause they're cute but now that I see how it actually works down there I'm thinking that if I adopt some kids they could be just as cute 😭

[@mamanursetina]

It’s actually really really cool. And there’s pain control options if you need them. But our bodies are made to do this ♥️

[@lulunu9139]

I had my son one year ago without any medication and can honestly tell you once you hold your baby and look at that precious little face, you forget all the pain and it is all worth it 😊

[@mamanursetina]

@@lulunu9139 ♥️

[@vixen7774]

My cervix is 1 centimeters dilated i just can’t put it all the way up is it still considered dilation? I’m 33 weeks 3 days

[@strangewhatisit-dw6bs]

I have a trauma now. I will never give birth ever

[@kathryn942]

Well that explains the excruciating pain....

[@nidazaidi9369]

Cervix exams are so painful

[@TheHopefulElectMinistries144]

Is the white foam suppose to be baby head

[@okinoboo4743]

I went into hospital with my first and they checked and said 9cm dilated! I was so naive I didn't even know what it meant and asked when is the baby coming? The nurse said soon soon! But it took another two hours. With my 4th I arrived at the hospital and got into the bed on my knees quickly, threw off my clothes. The midwife told me she will do a VC and I said no no I don't want it. She said sorry it is Hospital policy and went to check and said Oh, no it is ok, baby's head is crowning

[@thespookytrex]

Wait... Is that white round in the middle supposed to be the baby skull...

[@mamanursetina]

You got it!!

[@mamanursetina]

I mean it’s actually styrofoam but in real life yep, babys head or whatever part is coming down first…

[@thespookytrex]

@@mamanursetina wow that's kinda terrifying... So even in early labor the baby's head or whatever comes next is just slowly already falling out of the V 😳

[@mamanursetina]

@@thespookytrex so early Labor it’s pretty far up as the baby hasn’t engaged deep into the pelvis usually. But yes as labor progresses when we check your cervix we feel baby’s head. Your vagina would be in front of this. So it’s Cervix then Vaginal canal then Vaginal opening. I hope that makes sense?

[@thespookytrex]

@@mamanursetina yes! Thank you, that's very informative and interesting! Also a bit terrifying but probably very beautiful in its own way!

[@Аллаһ-х1ю]

I don't understand, please explain, thank you in advance😊

[@Laur1101]

I was at 5 1/2 for 2 weeks and 5 cm for 2 weeks before that. And I wasn’t in active labor. Had no pain or anything. No contractions. I had to be induced but I had a pretty crappy dr also so..

[@CheekieCharlie]

After two kids I'm at like a 1 constantly lol

[@giguuusgigabyte....6076]

Wooo