To determine the readiness of the organism for childbirth, there is such a term as the opening of the cervix, and when it happened already by 1 finger, the invisible mechanism of delivery has already been launched.
The cervix has two pharynxes - external and internal. The latter opens already during the immediate delivery, but the first can be ajar, even from the middle of pregnancy. There are several reasons for this - the threat of miscarriage, when the cervix is softened and shortened, and even this can be observed in the miscarriages, which is not pathology. Most often, the cervix dilates one finger, although occasionally large mothers may have two.
Sometimes the pregnant woman hears from the doctor that at this stage she has a cervical dilatation not by 1 finger, but by 1 cm. It is not clear whether these parameters are the same or different. In gynecological practice, the one and the other term is adopted, and the full disclosure of the uterus , at the time when the child is born, is 10 centimeters, or 5 fingers.
That is, one finger is equated to about two centimeters, plus or minus a few millimeters. Doubtful in these calculations, you can independently make measurements. Taking a ruler in your hands, you can see that the upper phalanx of the index and middle fingers is really about two centimeters.
The first 4-5 centimeters of opening fall on the first phase of childbirth and pass rather slowly and not very painfully, but the remaining centimeters are already an active generic process.
Sensations during pregnancy when the cervix is opened for 1 finger
As you know, of all the internal organs of the female sexual sphere, it is the cervix that is most sensitive, because it contains millions of nerve endings. Because of this, the birth of a child is such a painful process.
As such, the symptoms of opening the cervix by only 1 finger are not at all, and many women have absolutely no sensation. But some may have pain in the lower back, and in the lower abdomen there is a feeling, as during painful periods. A little more opening can be perceived as a severity and tension in the vaginal area.
These pains are most noticeable at rest, especially at night, but they are not at all. Sometimes the process of opening the external throat of the uterus occurs without changing the sensations and it is found only when examined on the chair. If soreness is the case, it is best to take the No-shpy pill, it will help relieve tension.
When delivery, if the opening of the uterus on 1 finger?
The woman learned that she has a uterine opening for 1 finger, but no one says when to give birth. In this condition, the primipara before the birth remains a maximum of one and a half weeks, since the preparation process is long and the body does not yet know what sort of delivery is, especially if, along with such a discovery, the neck is not ready.
If the cervix is soft, shortened and there is an opening of 1 finger, the birth will be soon, probably in the next 2-3 days. And vice versa, if it is elastic and normal for this period of length - about three centimeters, then with the same discovery, most likely, the future mother can not rush to go to the hospital and stay in the home.
Do not be afraid to miss or delay childbirth by taking an anesthetic. It will only allow the body to rest before a difficult process, but in no way will it slow down. If unpleasant painful sensations are the very beginning of childbirth, then no No-shpa can stop them.