Cervical ripening is the hormonal softening of the cervix that usually occurs prior to the onset of labor contractions. Earlier in pregnancy and in non-pregnant women, the cervix is tight, separating the uterus from the vagina. The cervix needs to soften (ripen), thin (efface), and open (dilate) in… View Full Term
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