Thinning of the cervix: the way is clear for baby!

The cervix plays a vital role during your pregnancy. When it is fully open, birth is imminent!

• Your cervix closes to keep the fetus safe until the 9th month, and only as you approach delivery does it begin to dilate.
• If it opens prematurely, the doctor will put you on rest to stop the process.
• On the big day, with the contractions and the pressure of the baby's head, the thinning of the cervix progresses gradually until the cervix finally reaches an opening of 10 cm.
• Only then will you be able to start pushing!