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jgtc06

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Ripe Cervix Posted: 08-10-06 18:37pm


I am 38 weeks today. I have been reading alot about cervix's to get educated and they have been saying ripe alot of the time. What on earth does that mean?

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Posted: 08-10-06 18:46pm


It means your cervix is effacing (shortening) and it ready to begin dilating (opening).

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