Cervix stretching manually

Contractions are the body’s way of helping the cervix to stretch. When the cervix is fully dilated, it will be about 10 centimeters in diameter. This is wide enough for a baby to pass through. Cervical Ripening/Manual Stretching Questions. Sorry if this is long, but I think the details are important! I will be 39 weeks on Saturday, and I haven't dilated or effaced at all. My doctor thinks the reason for this is because of scar tissue on my cervix from having a cerclage placed due to incompetent cervix. The only time we see our dr's "stretch" a cervix is to reduce a very friable anterior lip when a woman pushes. If it does not reduce easily, they stop right there and leave it alone. You are right Dayray, to be concerned. As far as scarred cervices, I would leave that up to the doctor or midwife to deal with it.

Also, stretching the cervix manually is not something safe I believe either. I could see if she had a cervix softener, THEN stretching her, cause then your cervix is stretchy. But its NOT beforehand and that is a dangerous area to be messing with. When I went through DC they would NOT stretch my cervix until I had softeners. Cervical Ripening/Manual Stretching Questions. Sorry if this is long, but I think the details are important! I will be 39 weeks on Saturday, and I haven't dilated or effaced at all. My doctor thinks the reason for this is because of scar tissue on my cervix from having a cerclage placed due to incompetent cervix. Talk to your doctor about medication used to dilate the cervix. The most common medication used for this purpose is synthetic prostaglandin. Dinoprostone and misoprostol are two synthetic prostaglandins that may be used.

Labor is induced to stimulate contractions of the uterus in an effort to have a vaginal birth. Labor induction may be recommended if the health of the. The procedure may also be called a stretch and sweep, because if a sweep isn't possible, your midwife may still try to stretch or massage your cervix. massage around the neck of your womb if it is soft but closed — this 'stretch' can stimulate your body to release prostaglandins, which encourage the cervix to.