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How To Check Yourself For Dilation. A 100 effaced and 10 cm in length cervix is ideal for vaginal delivery. The dr that I had for that appt was not my normal one so she had no problem checking to see if I had made any progress but my normal dr said that she doesnt usually check for dilation until your at or past your due date. Push the Fingers Deep to Reach the Cervix. You can check the dilation of your cervix at home by performing the following steps.
Probe Further to Understand the Level of Dilation. Insert Your Index and Middle Finger in Your Vagina. Squatting shortens the vagina and is a good way to feel for your cervix. Each fingertip is counted as 1cm of dilation. Your hands should be washed thoroughly and disinfected to ensure that there are no germs. Walk to release oxytocin and stimulate labor.
Probe Further to Understand the Level of Dilation.
Clean your hands well and make sure your fingernails are trimmed and rounded. When you begin to dilate the tip will be as big as a finger which is the equivalent of 1cm. I know that its possible to do and I found a little tutorial to help me. To make sure you and your baby are healthy it is important that you talk to. There are safer more noninvasive ways to check your own cervix dilation. Probe Further to Understand the Level of Dilation.