29K views · 17K reactions | Dilatation means that the cervix opens....

The cervix is more than just a gateway between the vagina and uterus. 🔹 It produces mucus that helps (or blocks) sperm depending on the stage of the menstrual cycle. 🔹 During labor, it softens, thins, and opens to allow a baby to pass through. 🔹 It also acts as a protective barrier against infections entering the uterus. The cervix = protector, gatekeeper, and birth passage. #anatomy #childbirth #delivery #cervix | Fellow Nurses

Here’s what your body and your cervix are up to as you progress through labor to fully dilated and then get ready to have your baby! Childbirth is wild ♥️ #childbirtheducation #birthtips #expectingmom #pregnancy #pregnancylife | Mama Nurse Tina